Google Unveils the Pixel Watch 2
04.10.2023 - 18:15
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Google has been delivering high-end technology around AI for a while now and been putting it into people’s hands with their Pixel lineup. With the original Pixel Watch, they began expanding the capabilities of their software with a brand new hardware line. This year, improvements are coming to that new hardware line, with the Pixel Watch 2.
The first Pixel watch laid the foundation for what Google wanted to do with their watches. Integrated with both FitBit and Google, it was a fantastic 24 hour battery watch that fans enjoyed. It was a great compliment to the Google Pixel phone line. By almost all accounts, Google is promising that the Google Pixel 2 has been improved – better battery life, unique Google experiences, better accuracy than the original, and more.
Between Google’s impressive technology and FitBits industry leading health software, this is billed as the next state of the art Smart Watch.
The design remains much the same, but will feel better on the wrist. It will use recycled products for production, and updated buttons will provide smoother navigation. There are also a number of new bands, including brand new sports bands and metal link bands. The original bands will still work, Google has promised. With a wide range of watch bands available, there are tons of choices to really push the consumer’s personality.
There is a brand new chipset in the watch as well, which will create a smoother watch experience. There is 24 hours of battery life promised for the device, including the always on feature. It will take a mere 75 minutes to provide a full day’s worth of charge.
Wear OS4 will be running on the watch, providing the best of Google services on your phone, including Google Calendar, Gmail, and more. You can even ask Google to update you on how you slept, and more.
Safety is another key feature of the Google Watch lineup, including emergency information and medical IDs that can be listed on the watch so First Responders can have that information in emergencies. The watch will also feature Safety Check, currently available on Pixel phones, that will allow you to set timers for when you should be checking in, and if you don’t, can notify friends and family.
The heart rate sensor has been upgraded which will create more accurate heart rate readings. This will produce 40% more accurate heart rate readings when doing vigorous exercise where you are doing a lot of movement.
The Pixel Watch 2 includes 6 months of FitBit premium. Preorders start October 4th, and are available on shelves October 12.
● Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Bay Active Band
● Polished Silver Aluminum Case / Porcelain Active Band
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