For the past three generations, the Pixel Watch has had one major flaw. If you broke the screen or the battery started to fade, you were simply out of luck. Without a warranty, your only option was a full, costly replacement. It was a glaring hole in Google's sustainability message and a major … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 is finally repairable, and that’s a huge deal
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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
Wear OS is getting a big AI upgrade as Gemini support is rolling out now
We've seen Gemini roll out across our phones, the web, and our Chromebooks, becoming a more powerful and capable AI assistant with each update. Today, that intelligence is making its way to the next logical place: your wrist. In a new blog post, Google has announced that Gemini is starting to roll … [Read more...] about Wear OS is getting a big AI upgrade as Gemini support is rolling out now
Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
Following Google's broad announcements at the Android Show: I/O Edition about Gemini's expansion, Samsung has confirmed that its popular Galaxy Watches and even Galaxy Buds are set to receive this a heavy dose of Gemini in the near future. This is a big step in making Google's powerful AI assistant … [Read more...] about Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
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
Pixel Watch 3 gains FDA approval for AI-powered ‘Loss of Pulse’ detection
The Pixel Watch 3 has officially gained FDA approval for loss of pulse detection, a first-of-its-kind feature that enables the watch to recognize when its wearer’s heart stops beating. First announced back in April 2024, his technology uses multiple factors to detect a "loss of pulse" event and is … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 gains FDA approval for AI-powered ‘Loss of Pulse’ detection
Google is preparing replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Wear OS
It seems Google's popular AI model, Gemini, is about to land on your Wear OS watch. 9to5 Google has been digging through the latest Google app APK (version 16.0.5) and found some interesting lines of code that suggest Gemini is making its way to our wrists. This follows Google's recent trend of … [Read more...] about Google is preparing replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Wear OS
Google expands Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band availability
Just before Thanksgiving, Google quietly released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band but if you wanted to pick one up for yourself, you would have to purchase it from the Google Store. But now, you can head over to Amazon and grab the 41mm variant in three of the four colors. This band works with … [Read more...] about Google expands Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band availability
Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Google has quietly dropped a new Wear OS update right on the heels of the Wear OS 5 arriving for older Pixel Watches. This time, it's Wear OS 5.1 in a developer preview, and it's bringing some interesting goodies to the table. First off, the big news is that Wear OS 5.1 is based on Android 15 … [Read more...] about Wear OS 5.1 with Android 15 is arriving with new features in a developer preview
Running with Pixel Buds Pro 2 for a month highlights their biggest improvment
My biggest gripe with the original Pixel Buds Pro is that they wouldn't stay in my ears when running. It was a real bummer, because I loved everything else about them. They were comfy for long flights and hours of wear at the office, but any kind of workout was a no-go. So, naturally, the first … [Read more...] about Running with Pixel Buds Pro 2 for a month highlights their biggest improvment
Wear OS 4 is coming to help you track your golf game
It is a rare occasion where two of my passions intersect but when it does, I absolutely geek out. In the mix of the mountain of news and updates from Google I/O, one such intersection popped up briefly in the "New in Health on Android" talk. There was a lot to digest and some very interesting … [Read more...] about Wear OS 4 is coming to help you track your golf game
