Google's Wear OS 7 Brings New Widgets, Live Updates

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By Rich BromeMay 19, 2026, 5:54 pm234 ptsTrendingTop
Google has announced version 7 of its Wear OS platform for smartwatches. The software is more efficient, delivering 10% better battery life. It also replaces "Tiles" with "Widgets" that are more like the home-screen widgets on Android. Also new are Live Update Notifications, notifications that update with…

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