The Pixel Watch is slated to launch in October alongside the Google Pixel 7 series and is expected to be simultaneously met with enthusiasm and skepticism. The Pixel Watch will be the first smartwatch made by Google, sporting the latest and greatest from WearOS, but with a clean Pixel-esque UI and … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch may become the first smartwatch supported by Google Fi
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The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It's no secret that watches are timepieces … [Read more...] about The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Google I/O this year was undoubtedly the reveal of the Pixel Watch. So naturally, Pixel enthusiasts and curious technophiles alike became very interested and eager about the prospect of a Wear OS/Fitbit hybrid watch that bears the Pixel name. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
Opinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
I've been using a Fitbit Versa 2 for a couple of years now after using a Fossil Q Venture HR (4th Gen) for a few years before that. I blamed my Fossil watch's inability to stay charged throughout the day and my nightly workouts as the reason for moving to Fitbit. I had heard that Fitbit watches and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
Fitbit and Google Fit integration with Google Assistant and Nest Hub gets one step closer
The announcement made during Google I/O regarding the release of the Pixel Watch this Fall revealed that it would combine the best of Wear OS and Fitbit. Naturally, this prompted questions regarding how Google plans to merge both worlds. For example, is the Google Fit app taking over the Fitbit app, … [Read more...] about Fitbit and Google Fit integration with Google Assistant and Nest Hub gets one step closer
Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet's quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared … [Read more...] about Google CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
Another year, another event that will remain virtual - for the most part. Google's annual developers' conference known as Google I/O will once again take place at the Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View. Presumably, that means an online-only event in which the keynote will likely feature CEO … [Read more...] about Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
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
