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Nov 11, 2026
November Pixel Watch Drop: Create My Widget, Phone-to-Watch Unlock, and Wear OS 7.1
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Google released a Pixel Watch Drop update, adding step‑by‑step workout logging and metrics tracking to Pixel Watch 3 and newer models running Wear OS 7+. The update requires Google Health 4.12+ on the watch and Android 5.12+ on the phone. Additional features include phone‑to‑watch unlocking, notification summarization, Create My Widget for custom displays, and Gemini Call Screen for proactive call filtering. The phone‑to‑watch unlock uses UWB and works with Pixel 9 or newer phones.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The new unlock method eliminates on‑watch PIN entry, streamlining daily use.
- · The workout and call‑screen enhancements deepen the watch’s fitness and communication capabilities, positioning it as a more integrated companion.
