Following the new features announced yesterday for Pixel devices as part of the December 2022 Feature Drop, Google has also released its monthly software update for the Pixel Watch. This will be the second Pixel Watch update since the device's launch, and while the first update addressed mostly its … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch gets December update with new firmware and fixes
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The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Wear OS 3, which was introduced by Google last year, was the first indication after a long while that the company was finally getting serious about its wearable operating system. However, even with the release of Wear OS 3.5, run by Google's new flagship Pixel Watch, the experience is still lacking … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is rumored to be getting dedicated Gmail and Calendar apps
Pixel Watch will soon support transit cards in Wallet
At this point, most Pixel Watch users have received the first Pixel Watch app update, which began rolling out last week and addressed mostly its Fitbit integration. However, as expected, the Pixel Watch's functionality will not remain as it currently is now, and it will gain more Google smarts as … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch will soon support transit cards in Wallet
Google’s Pixel Watch is getting its first update a month after its launch
The Pixel Watch was launched with much enthusiasm among those that had been wishing for a perfect companion to their Pixel phone and with some skepticism for those that had already used other smartwatch options. Regardless of its first-gen quirks and small size, most would agree that the Pixel Watch … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch is getting its first update a month after its launch
Fitbit’s Sleep Profiles are coming to the Pixel Watch
When the Google Pixel Watch launched last month, a free six months of Fitbit Premium – a membership tier that offers more features, such as Sleep Tools, Guided Programs, Workouts, Advanced Insights, Challenges, and access to the Health Metrics Dashboard – was offered as part of the introductory … [Read more...] about Fitbit’s Sleep Profiles are coming to the Pixel Watch
Daylight Savings Time causes inaccurate sleep tracking on Fitbit devices
Daylight Savings Time strikes again, and this time it is messing with our fitness trackers. It's that time of the year when we (at least here in most of the United States) must roll back our clocks exactly one hour and lose that precious hour of sleep, all in the name of saving daylight. However, … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings Time causes inaccurate sleep tracking on Fitbit devices
How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
One of the benefits new Pixel Watch owners get is a free three-month trial for YouTube Music Premium. As a YouTube Music subscriber, whether you have a Wifi/Bluetooth or an LTE model, you can pre-download music to your watch so you can play it offline at any time, such as when running errands or … [Read more...] about How to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
Google details what constitutes 24-hour battery on the Pixel Watch
Since the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, one of the biggest complaints — besides its size being too small — is how long the battery lasts. From the get-go, Google was transparent in calling out the "up to 24 hours battery" disclaimer in the device's specs. Still, users have reported … [Read more...] about Google details what constitutes 24-hour battery on the Pixel Watch
How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch has its own set of apps that have been installed via the Play Store. These apps get security and feature updates just like the apps on our smartphones do. However, these apps do not update automatically when we update their phone counterparts and therefore need some input on our part … [Read more...] about How to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
With the launch of the Pixel Watch earlier this month, Google has not been shy to let us all know that they are committed to the success of Wear OS. However, even with Wear OS 3 being available for some time now on a limited amount of watches, it is hoped that the Pixel Watch will be the wearable … [Read more...] about Google News is reportedly getting a Wear OS app
Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
A couple of weeks into its official launch, the Pixel Watch as a first-generation product wasn't without its shortcomings. One of these is the one-day battery that many are struggling to live with. Although on paper, Google estimates the Pixel Watch's battery to last up to 24 hours, many are finding … [Read more...] about Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
Pixel Watch confirmed to receive updates until October 2025
The Pixel Watch made its official debut last week at the Made by Google event. While Google did a really good job of highlighting all of its features and how helpful it will be when you use it together with all your other Made by Google devices, there was one key piece of information it left out — … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch confirmed to receive updates until October 2025
