When Google first announced that the Pixel Watch 4 was designed to be serviceable, we were optimistic but cautious. After all, "repairable" can mean a lot of things. But after an incredibly detailed new video teardown from the experts at iFixit, it’s official: Google didn't just make a repairable … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 isn’t just repairable, it’s the new gold standard for smartwatches
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Save up to $150 on the Pixel Watch 3 as the Pixel Watch 4 arrival looms
We are just weeks away from the official arrival of the new Pixel Watch 4, which is expected to start shipping in October. And as we all know, the arrival of a new generation of hardware means one very exciting thing: it's the beginning of deal season for the still-excellent last-gen model. Right … [Read more...] about Save up to $150 on the Pixel Watch 3 as the Pixel Watch 4 arrival looms
Made by Google 2025 event: how to watch and what to expect
After months of leaks, speculation, and some wild last-minute marketing, the Made by Google 2025 event is set to kick off in just a couple of hours. The main event begins today, Wednesday, August 20th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unique hardware launches Google … [Read more...] about Made by Google 2025 event: how to watch and what to expect
Google is calling in some serious celebrity power for the Pixel 10 event this week
We are just a day away from the Made by Google 2025 hardware event, and in a last-minute teaser, Google has revealed that this year's show is going to be a bit of a different affair this time around. To mark the 10-year anniversary of Pixel, the company is moving away from the standard tech keynote … [Read more...] about Google is calling in some serious celebrity power for the Pixel 10 event this week
The Pixel Watch 4 might have a new side charging cradle: Here’s why I’m not a fan
After early leaks of the Pixel Watch 4 showed a clean back with no charging pins, many of us speculated that maybe, just maybe, Google had finally figured out how to bring fast wireless charging to its smartwatch line without overheating. Well, according to new, more detailed renders shared by … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 might have a new side charging cradle: Here’s why I’m not a fan
Pixel 10 launch event is officially August 20, with a tad bit of intrigue in the invite
The speculation is over. After weeks of leaks pointing to a mid-August timeframe, Google has now made it official. The company has sent out invites for its annual hardware event, Made by Google 2025, which will take place on Wednesday, August 20. The keynote is set to kick off at 10 a.m. PT / 1 … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 launch event is officially August 20, with a tad bit of intrigue in the invite
Pixel 10 launch could bring new Pixel Buds 2a, a Pixel Stand 3, and Pixel Watch 4
With the launch of the Pixel 10 series likely just a few weeks away, the leaks are starting to give us a better idea of what to expect beyond just the phones themselves. A new leak today from the reliable @MysteryLupin (via 9to5Google) gives us a potential roadmap for the first-party accessories we … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 launch could bring new Pixel Buds 2a, a Pixel Stand 3, and Pixel Watch 4
Pixel Watch 2 for $149? Why this might be the smartwatch deal to beat
For all the Android users out there who've been wanting to get a smartwatch but haven't taken the plunge yet – maybe due to cost or just waiting for the right moment – now looks like a fantastic time. Google's excellent last-gen Pixel Watch 2 is currently seeing a massive discount, dropping to just … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 2 for $149? Why this might be the smartwatch deal to beat
Pixel Watch is getting far better media controls
Earlier this year, Google teased an upgrade to the media controls for the Pixel Watch. The promise was richer, more context-aware controls, specifically catering to podcast playback within YouTube Music, including actions like fast forward/rewind, playback speed adjustment, and queue management. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch is getting far better media controls
Wear OS is about to get a Gemini infusion with a simple app update
After Google confirmed it was happening back in March, we now have tangible evidence within the Wear OS Assistant app itself that Gemini is poised to take over as the primary voice assistant on your wrist. Thanks to an APK teardown of the latest Assistant app update for Wear OS (version 1.18.x) over … [Read more...] about Wear OS is about to get a Gemini infusion with a simple app update
Leaked Pixel Watch 4 renders hint at a bigger battery and no charging pins
Fresh leaks of the upcoming Pixel Watch 4 suggest that Google is continuing their quest to enhance battery longevity. New renders shared by 91mobiles, courtesy of reliable leaker OnLeaks, show off a device that maintains the familiar circular aesthetic and design but introduces some notable physical … [Read more...] about Leaked Pixel Watch 4 renders hint at a bigger battery and no charging pins
Loss of Pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3 is rolling out to users in the US
Right on the heels of the recent April 2025 OTA update and the introduction of Scam Detection features, Google is now rolling out the promised Loss of Pulse Detection to users in the United States. This feature, which launched in Europe last year, required and has now received clearance from the … [Read more...] about Loss of Pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3 is rolling out to users in the US
