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Google is rolling out an October 2025 update for the original Pixel Watch, based on Wear OS 5.1 and Android 15, focusing on security patches and bug fixes, marking the last guaranteed update for the 2022 device with no new Material 3 redesign.
Google introduced a new Bluetooth tracking feature called Channel Sounding with the Wear OS 5.1 update on the Pixel Watch 3, which could enable centimeter-level accuracy in device location tracking by measuring radio signal travel time, but it requires multiple compatible devices and is not yet in active use.
Google has released the developer preview of Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, for testing in the Android Studio emulator. Key features include audio playback through smartwatch speakers and support for the Credential Manager API, which handles passwords and sign-ins. Developers are encouraged to test their apps with this version, although some Android 15 features like Private Spaces won't be included. The update suggests a potential alignment of Wear OS with Android's versioning.