Samsung Adds 1-Wrist 'Pick Up and Talk' Gemini Gesture to Galaxy Watch9, Watch Ultra2
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Updated · Samsung Magazine · Aug 7
Samsung Adds 1-Wrist 'Pick Up and Talk' Gemini Gesture to Galaxy Watch9, Watch Ultra2
3 articles · Updated · Samsung Magazine · Aug 7
Summary
One UI 9 Watch brings a new wrist-raise gesture to Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 that lets users speak to Gemini immediately, without pressing a button or saying a wake phrase.
The feature is designed to speed hands-free interactions in situations like cooking, walking or quick replies, replacing methods that could fail in noisy places or feel awkward in public.
Samsung says users can enable it in seconds through Settings > Buttons and gestures on the watch, or through the same menu in the Galaxy Wearable app on a paired phone.
If the gesture does not work, the report advises updating the Google Gemini app for Wear OS via the Play Store, underscoring Samsung's push toward more invisible smartwatch controls.
With Google Assistant shutting down next month, can Samsung's raise-to-talk Gemini gesture truly replace the missing voice features on your smartwatch?
Could the constant motion tracking required for Samsung's hands-free Gemini activation quietly drain your smartwatch battery faster than traditional buttons?