A new Google Store redesign has been discovered by 9to5Google, and while nothing looks different at first blush, something quite significant has been changed, and its implications are huge! In addition to simplifying the navigation bar at the top of the website, and nixing the dropdown menus for … [Read more...] about Google Store redesigned as it looks to be preparing for the launch of the Pixel Watch
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New leak alleges a Pixel Watch preview at Google I/O 2022, release later this year
One of the internet's more-accurate leakers - Jon Prosser - has taken to Twitter to deliver some slightly-saddening news: Google I/O 2022 will play host to the unveiling of the Pixel 6a (no surprise, there) and the Pixel Watch (also no real surprise), with the Pixel Watch reveal being more of a … [Read more...] about New leak alleges a Pixel Watch preview at Google I/O 2022, release later this year
New Google patent reveals plans to incorporate skin gestures on wearables
Just as we were talking about the highly-anticipated release of the Pixel Watch and how Google is acquiring new talent and patents for their audio devices, news comes to us from Let's Go Digital of a patent filed back in mid-2020 that may hint at some added functionality for both the Pixel Watch and … [Read more...] about New Google patent reveals plans to incorporate skin gestures on wearables
Rumor: Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch release delayed due to chip shortage
A new rumor claims that the Google Pixel 6a and possibly the highly anticipated Pixel Watch may not be unveiled in May during Google IO 2022, as it was originally rumored. Instead, it is now expected to be announced in late July due to the ongoing chip shortage. The tip comes from noted tech … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch release delayed due to chip shortage
Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a sighted in US cellular provider inventory
According to a report from Android Police, it looks like the Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a could be seeing a side-by-side launch in the near future. While they don't name the specific carrier (presumably to protect the source), information on the colors of the watch and storage amounts have been … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a sighted in US cellular provider inventory
New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
At this point, I don't think any of us are doubting the existence of the Pixel Watch. Sure, for years we all expected Google to get in the wearables game with a Pixel-branded watch and were constantly let down, but the leaks and proof of this yet-unreleased device are too overwhelming to ignore at … [Read more...] about New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
We already know the upcoming Pixel Watch is going to look really great, have some sweet watch faces, and hopefully offer up a Pixel-specific take on Wear OS 3. While we still don't know when the device will arrive or what the pricing will be, thanks to some digging by 9to5 Google, we now know a few … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
Pixel Watch feels near as new Wear OS 3 watch faces with Fitbit integration surface
While Wear OS 3 is technically out in the wild with Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 4, there are a considerable number of Samusng-specific modifications to the watch-bound OS in its 3rd iteration. For now, other watch makers don't have access to Wear OS 3 for their hardware, but that doesn't mean the … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch feels near as new Wear OS 3 watch faces with Fitbit integration surface
Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
Here comes Jon Prosser again, bringing us a new, fresh look at the Pixel Watch in a cheeky way that I can relate to in more ways than I care to admit. First up, the elephant in the room needs to be discussed. Jon leaked renders of the Pixel Watch back in April (we posted a few things about that) … [Read more...] about Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
New details for Google’s Pixel Watch surface, point to a potential Spring 2022 release date
So, do you remember last month when we thought Google was going to finally reveal its own smartwatch - the "Pixel Watch" - created by its newly acquired Fitbit team? Do you recall them skipping over it entirely and then hearing nothing of it in the time following? We do. I can't tell you how … [Read more...] about New details for Google’s Pixel Watch surface, point to a potential Spring 2022 release date
Pixel Watch renders show a gorgeous wearable with clean, elegant software
Yesterday, we had quite a bit of traffic around the early tease of an upcoming leak of the Pixel Watch. Jon Prosser - a noted tech leaker - teased some Pixel Watch photos over on Twitter and we were waiting all day yesterday to actually see these images arrive. In the afternoon, Jon showed a quick … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch renders show a gorgeous wearable with clean, elegant software
