Of all the things a smartwatch does, the gentle nudge on your wrist signaling a notification or alarm is probably one of the most important. While it is clear that the haptics on the Pixel Watch 2 are better this time around, it turns out that there are not only improvements in the actual hardware […]
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Pixel Watch gets Wear OS 4 update: Why it matters
If you own the original Pixel Watch, you have an important update coming your way. Google announced this Tuesday that its first Pixel Watch will soon receive the Wear OS 4 update (build: TWD4.2301005.002). The phased rollout has already begun and will extend “over the coming weeks,” according to Google. This update is packed with […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Watch 2 does not support wireless charging
Google’s Pixel Watch 2 might bear an uncanny resemblance to its predecessor, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. The new smartwatch from Google includes some solid upgrades this year, like better performance from a quad-core CPU, three new sensors to capture better activity data, longer battery life, and even a new Safety […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2
First things first: I can’t give any opinions on either wearable for now. We can talk about each one’s features and other public details for now, but I can’t weigh in on my thoughts. And that’s OK since I don’t have a ton of those just yet, anyway. But I wrote a piece not long […]
Continue ReadingGoogle unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more
At the Made by Google event today, Google officially unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, the second generation of its wearable meant to bridge the gap between WearOS and Fitbit. While it may look nearly identical to the original, this new iteration boasts several new features and hardware improvements. Let’s check those out now. The first […]
Continue ReadingLeaked Pixel Watch 2 promo video shows off new features and bands
With the unveiling of Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 just around the corner, the floodgates of leaks have officially burst open. Leaks from a few days ago unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro pricing and an additional 2 years of software updates, but now a 1-minute teaser video, shared by 91Mobiles, has […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will be handing out the Pixel Watch 2 for free for Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders
If you were waiting until October 4th to learn all about Google’s new hardware, it looks like you won’t have to hold out that long after all. In a barrage of tweets in the past few hours, noted leaker Kamila Wojciechowska has spilled the beans quite extensively, and it doesn’t stop at the Pixel 8 […]
Continue ReadingIt’s totally ridiculous that Google has no repair path for Pixel Watch screen cracks
The Pixel Watch has been largely regarded as one of the best overall Wear OS devices you can buy. But if you happen to already be an owner of a Pixel Watch, you might want to consider how you handle it and make certain you do so with a bit of extra care; because Google […]
Continue ReadingQuick look at the new Metal Slim band coming for the Pixel Watch 2
As we approach the now-official release of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2, there aren’t many details left to the imagination for Google’s upcoming hardware event on October 4th. However, a new band that we’ve been expecting has made an appearance over on 9to5 Google, and this new Metal Slim strap […]
Continue ReadingGoogle finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
After a months-long array of leaks and rumors, Google has finally decided to lift the veil on its upcoming flagship devices: the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Just ahead of the recently-announced Made by Google event scheduled for October 4th in New York City, Google has released a trio of video […]
Continue ReadingPixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google
It’s hard not to get excited about leaks of new Google hardware, and it’s even more fun when Google themselves make an accidental slip that gives us a fully-official look at upcoming gadgets. With less than a couple months until the expected fall hardware event, a bit of an unintended leak on the Google Store […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Console confirms a few rumored Pixel Watch 2 specs
Google is clearly getting ready to launch the follow-up to its first smartwatch in the Pixel Watch 2. Without any full-blown leaks, this new wearable has generated quite a bit of buzz, namely due to the fact that the first attempt was so well received overall. With a few updates and tweaks, I think most […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch 2 gets official with FCC certification, new bands, and missing UWB
Google’s Pixel family of devices is set to welcome its newest members this fall, with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro leading the charge as the primary new members. As always, however, it’s not just the new phones that are worth some of your attention as the rumors of the new Pixel Watch 2 have […]
Continue ReadingMore details leak for the Pixel Watch 2, including UWB support
Google’s first Pixel Watch may have had a few shortcomings, but it gave them a stellar launch pad for future iterations. In just a couple months, Google is prepping to unveil the Pixel Watch 2; and though we won’t know all the details until its actual launch sometime in October, there are some new details […]
Continue ReadingNew leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
With the first Pixel Watch, the general consensus is that Google did a great job for a first-gen product. The watch is beautiful and – for me, at least – the seamless and user-friendly UI is something I miss on a daily basis now that I’m on a Galaxy Watch 5. As Google tends to […]
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