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. … [Read more...] about Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more
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Leaked 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, … [Read more...] about Leaked Pixel Watch 2 promo video shows off new features and bands
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google will be handing out the Pixel Watch 2 for free for Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders
It’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 currently offers no official … [Read more...] about It’s totally ridiculous that Google has no repair path for Pixel Watch screen cracks
Quick 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 … [Read more...] about Quick look at the new Metal Slim band coming for the Pixel Watch 2
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
Pixel 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 … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Play Console confirms a few rumored Pixel Watch 2 specs
Pixel 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 been making … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 2 gets official with FCC certification, new bands, and missing UWB
More 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 … [Read more...] about More details leak for the Pixel Watch 2, including UWB support
What to expect from Google’s new Fitbit app: coming this fall
Google has just announced a completely revamped Fitbit app scheduled for launch later this fall. The new app will offer a comprehensive, personalized perspective on health and wellness, focusing on the metrics most important to the individual using it. In the lead up to the actual release, Fitbit … [Read more...] about What to expect from Google’s new Fitbit app: coming this fall
New 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 do, they really honed … [Read more...] about New leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
