Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15, indicating a shift in Google's strategy. App developers can now test Wear OS 5.1 in Android Studio. Wear OS 5.1 may not bring significant user-facing changes.

Wear OS 5.1 is currently available for app developers to test as an emulator in Android Studio. It was released last Tuesday, November 19 (h/t Mishaal Rahman) with build ID: AP4A.241205.004.F1.

Google showcased their dedication to AI at I/O 2024, unveiling Android 15 and Wear OS 5 updates. Wear OS 5 will bring a grid-based app launcher and a new privacy dashboard to enhance user ...

Google’s first-party apps will be first in line to receive a Material 3 Expressive makeover. Android 16's quick settings will receive a makeover, and users will be able to resize and rearrange them.