The future of Wear OS just flashed before our eyes. A Gemini icon has mysteriously appeared in the Phone app on a Pixel Watch 2 – the strongest sign yet that Google’s AI is about to dethrone Google Assistant on smartwatches.
The sighting came when Beebom’s Abubakar Mohammed spotted the telltale tri-dot Gemini button during a call – exactly where Quick Replies normally live. This isn’t some hidden code string or rumor: we’re looking at actual screenshots of Gemini potentially handling call responses.
“What does this mean for users?” If Gemini follows its smartphone playbook, expect:
- Smarter quick replies with contextual awareness
- Voice-powered AI features beyond basic commands
- Seamless handoff from watch to phone and back
The plot thickens when you realize this appeared on a OnePlus 12R-paired Pixel Watch 2 – suggesting Google might not limit Gemini to its own hardware. But before you check your Wear OS watch, note: our OnePlus Watch 3 shows no signs of Gemini yet.
Here’s the kicker: Code strings foretold this move back in January. Now with visual proof, Google’s AI-first wearable future seems weeks, not months away. The real question? Whether Gemini can actually outperform Assistant on a 1.6-inch screen.
