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Google brings speaker support, new gestures and more to Android Wear
July 09, 2025
It’s been a little while since we’ve seen any improvements come to Google’s wearable platform, but that changes today. Google has justannounceda big update toAndroid Wearthat will bring some new gestures, new options for sending voice messages to your contacts, and the ability to make calls and listen to messages with speaker support.
Early last year,Google introduced gesturesto Android Wear that would allow users to navigate through cards without the need to touch the screen at all. With this latest update, you’ll be able to expand information cards, bring up applications and return home to your watch face with a simplepush, lift or shake.
Today’s update will also allow you to send messages with more third-party applications with just your voice. Now you can send messages from apps such as Google Hangouts, Nextplus, Telegram, Viber, WeChat and WhatsApp. For instance, to send a Hangouts message, all you need to do is say “Okay Google, Send a Hangouts message to Jimmy: How’s it going?” Google understands not all folks use standard text messages to communicate with friends, so this update should make keeping in touch much easier.
Last but not least, Google has introduced speaker support to Android Wear. With speaker support, you’ll be able to take and receive calls over Bluetooth, and even listen to audio/video messages with apps likeGlide. Of course, this feature won’t be available for all current Android Wear watches. You’ll need a device with a built-in speaker, and right now that only includes theHUAWEI WatchandASUS ZenWatch 2 (49mm).
This big update is coming toallAndroid Wear watches over the next few weeks, including the newCasio Smart Outdoor Watchand HUAWEI Watch for Ladies.
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