Google Rolls Out Wear OS 6.1 to Pixel Watches

Google has begun rolling out its December 2025 software update, version BP4A.251205.005.W7, to the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4, bringing Wear OS 6.1 and a series of enhancements designed to improve hands-free interaction. The update, which excludes the original Pixel Watch model, started distribution this week through the Google Play Store in a phased rollout based on carriers and regions. Users can check for availability in their watch's settings under System updates.

At the forefront of the update are two new one-handed gestures exclusive to the Pixel Watch 4, aimed at simplifying control when users' hands are occupied. The Double Pinch gesture involves tapping the thumb and index finger together twice, enabling actions such as scrolling through incoming notifications, sending the first available Smart Reply, starting or stopping timers and stopwatches, snoozing alarms, playing or pausing music, and capturing photos with the Pixel Camera app. Support for answering and ending calls via Double Pinch is expected in a forthcoming release. The Wrist Turn gesture, activated by flicking the wrist away from the body and back, allows users to silence incoming calls...