Last year, the Google Pixel Watch was introduced alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices. This marked the tech giant’s first-ever smartwatch bearing the Google brand. However, the Pixel Watch had a limited release, being available only in select countries and lacking an official launch in India. While the smartwatch received positive feedback from users, there were two notable drawbacks. Firstly, it was only available in a single size that proved to be too small for many users. Secondly, the Pixel Watch had an average battery life.
The Upcoming Google Pixel Watch 2
According to a recent report from 9to5google, the Google Pixel Watch 2 is set to launch later this year alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones. Google typically unveils its Pixel phones in October, and this year’s launch is expected to follow a similar timeline. Let’s delve into the details surrounding the next-generation Pixel Watch.
The upcoming watch may not be named the Pixel Watch 2, as per the source. Instead, its final name will align with the naming convention used for Google’s phones. It is scheduled to debut alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. While specific details about the next-gen smartwatch are currently scarce, Google might offer a glimpse of it during the upcoming Google IO conference next week, as they did for the original Pixel Watch at last year’s event.
In terms of improvements, the next-generation Pixel Watch is anticipated to feature the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC, which is tailored for smartwatches and built on a 4nm process. It will likely run on the Wear OS platform and integrate with Fitbit. On the software front, the watch may adopt the Material You theme and Dynamic Color, introduced with Android 13 on smartphones. Additionally, the watch is expected to have a larger dial size, reduced bezels, and a design reminiscent of the original model.
