Google's New AI Upgrades for Your Smartwatch and Phone

Google has some cool updates for your smartwatch and phone. They're bringing Gemini to Wear OS watches, which means you can now chat with an AI assistant right from your wrist. This feature is rolling out to watches from Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi that run Wear OS 4 or later. To start a conversation with Gemini, just say “Hey, Google, ” press and hold the side button, or tap the Gemini app icon. Gemini can help with all sorts of things. Need to know how long to roast vegetables? Ask Gemini. Wondering if you need an umbrella? Gemini can tell you. It can also help you manage tasks across different apps. For example, you can ask it to summarize an email or add events to your calendar. Plus, it can remember important details like where you parked or remind you to do something later. But that's not all. Google is also improving Circle to Search. This feature lets you search for information by circling, highlighting, or tapping on something you see on your screen. Now, you can use AI Mode to get more detailed answers and ask follow-up questions without switching apps. This makes it easier to explore complex topics right from your search results. Google is also making AI Mode available in Google Lens, which is part of the Google app on both Android and iOS. This means you can use AI Mode to get more information about what you're seeing, whether it's a game, a movie, or something else. And if you're into gaming, you can use Circle to Search to identify characters or find strategies to win. Lastly, Google is making AI Overviews more helpful. These overviews now have better formatting and more visuals, making it easier to understand the information. And if you own a Pixel 9 Pro, you get a full year of Google AI Pro subscription for free. This includes access to Veo 3, which lets you create short videos with natural audio just by describing an idea.