Google I/O is almost here, and Wear OS 7 needs these 5 upgrades to stay competitive against Garmin and Apple Watches

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Google's annual Google I/O developer conference is almost upon us, and as well as getting new features for Android phones and a better look at those new Googlebooks, as a wearables enthusiast I'm curious to see what happens with Wear OS 7.

Because Google I/O is primarily for developers, we should get a better look at the latest slate of operating systems and AI powers that devs can use to design new apps and features for the likes of the Google Pixel Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch8, and more upcoming, unannounced devices.

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The Android Show had some neat new Gemini Intelligence features on display, notably the ability to create custom widgets simply by describing them to Gemini. After doing so, Gemini will seemingly vibe-code your widget for you.

We weren't given any indication that...

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