Android 16 Update, Gemini For Watches And Car: Everything You Need To Know
Google I/O 2025 is still a week away but the company has announced new Android features, Gemini updates at The Android Show 2025 on Tuesday. The first major show of the year for Google comes with a slew of details, including where the company plans to offer the Gemini AI assistant later this year.
And yes, the Android 16 design UI leaks have been confirmed with the Android show, and we are going to see a funkier version of Android for users this time around. But people have been asking when will Gemini come to the smartwatches, the TVs and inside the cars? Well, Google has answered those and more with this show this week.
Android Show Summary: What Google Announced
New Android 16 Push
Android 16 is getting a design UI makeover called the Material Expressive this year. Google says the interface will be more fluid with smooth animations across the UI and notification cards. Android is also getting Live activities-like features called real-time updates to keep you posted on the status of your cab or the food delivery service, all on the lock screen.
Android 16 is also going to improve its security measures with better protection offered if your device gets lost, and you don’t want the data on it to be exposed. Scam protection will soon be available for more messages, and all of the data processing will be done on-device using AI.
Android is also going to offer better range for tracking devices via Find Hub, which now will also support airline tracking systems, similar to AirTag tracker from Apple. And finally, satellite comms support is coming to Find My for Google in the near future.
The Big Wear OS 6 Upgrades
And yes, smartwatches are also going to see new changes with the Android 16-based Wear OS 6 version this year. Google is bringing colour themes to Pixel Watch models later this year, and Gemini will let you handle tasks, answer queries and more (set reminders for events and dinner).
Basically you get all the Gemini features on your wrist and you don’t even have to look at the phone. Google says Gemini on Wear OS 6 will be compatible with most watches, which should include the Galaxy Watch series and the Pixel Watch models launched till date.
More Places For Gemini
Google wants to bring Gemini not just on the watches but every other possible avenue/platform where its smartness can be integrated. So, yes Gemini for cars (via Android Auto) is the next destination for the AI assistant this year. Google has even shown us a preview of how Gemini would look on the car console.
You can check for events in mail, seek nearest charging point, ask for cafes based on random context prompts with voice commands and more. Basically, everything you do with Gemini on the phones, Android Auto will support more or less.
