Google is working on an iterative update to Wear OS that will launch as Wear OS 5.1. It's in testing now, so give it a shot if you like.

Google is testing out media playback straight from Android smartwatches’ built-in speakers in Wear OS 5.1, according to Android developer release notes spotted by Mishaal Rahman. That’s in addition to adding support for credential managers in the coming update,

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. The Wear OS 5 rollout for Pixel Watch didn't go exactly to plan.

Stay ahead of the curve with Wear OS 5.1 for Android developers. Test your apps on the latest Android 15 and benefit from the new features.

Samsung has officially launched the long-awaited One UI 6 Watch update with Wear OS 5, bringing a suite of new features and improvements to its Galaxy Watch lineup.

Google has quietly dropped a new Wear OS update right on the heels of the Wear OS 5 arriving for older Pixel Watches. This time, it's Wear OS 5.1 in a developer preview, and it's bringing some interesting goodies to the table.

After rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 6 earlier this week, One UI 6 has begun landing on the Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 4 counting down from 3

The next version of Wear OS, called Wear OS 5.1, is now available for testing as a developer preview. The Android 15-based software update can be manually tested within the Android Studio emulator in a virtual Wear OS device.