Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) saw its stock rise 2% after Google revealed it is expanding the availability of its Gemini AI assistant to smartwatches powered by Wear OS, further embedding its artificial intelligence tools into everyday tech.
The move brings Gemini to wearable devices from brands such as Pixel, Samsung (KS:005930), OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF). Users will be able to launch the assistant by saying “Hey Google,” pressing the designated side button, or tapping the Gemini app icon directly on their watch screen.
Once activated, Gemini allows users to interact with their smartwatch using natural language, offering quick answers and seamless task management without the need to pick up a phone. The assistant can retrieve relevant information, help coordinate tasks across multiple apps, and recall personalized reminders.
In related updates, Google announced that its AI-powered visual search tool, Circle to Search, now works on over 300 million Android devices. A new AI Mode is being added to the feature, enabling users to dive deeper into topics and ask follow-up questions — all without leaving their current app.
For mobile gamers, Google is also integrating Circle to Search into games, providing real-time support without disrupting gameplay. Meanwhile, the company is enhancing its AI-generated Overviews with clearer formatting and richer visual content.
Pixel 9 Pro owners will benefit from a complimentary one-year subscription to Google AI Pro, which includes Veo 3 — a feature that can generate short, natural-sounding video clips based on text prompts.
Together, these updates highlight Google’s push to weave its AI technology more tightly into its suite of hardware and services, as competition in the generative AI market heats up.
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