Google's second Pixel Watch, the Pixel Watch 2, will come pre-installed with Android 13 (Wear OS 4) and will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip. The new smartwatch is rumored to have a lightweight aluminum body and a slightly larger battery capacity compared to its predecessor.
The latest update to the Google Pixel Watch app requires users to sign in to their Google account, likely in preparation for the Pixel Watch's Wear OS 4 update, which will allow users to pair their watch with a new phone without resetting it, and also includes UI improvements such as displaying the user's account avatar and a new "Your watches" button for easier management of multiple watches.
Huawei has released two new smartphones, the Mate 60 Pro+ and the Mate X5 foldable, both of which are believed to be 5G devices powered by Huawei's own Kirin 9000S chip, indicating the company's confidence in its chip yield despite US sanctions.
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a durable and stylish smartwatch that is currently on sale for 42% off on Amazon, offering a range of health and fitness features including coaching, animated workouts, heart rate monitoring, incident detection, and music downloads, with a battery life of up to eight days in Smartwatch mode.
The Huawei Watch 4/Watch 4 Pro offers non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, while the Apple Watch Ultra is a top-end watch with a durable titanium exterior and extended battery life; the rumored Google Pixel Watch 2 may feature an enhanced version of the Body Response stress detection system; the Amazfit Cheetah incorporates generative AI coaching, and the Fitbit Ace 4 is designed as a fitness tracker watch for children; finally, the Citizen Smart Touchscreen Gen-2 is an AI-assisted watch powered by IBM's Watson AI engine.
The Apple Watch has transitioned from a luxury fashion accessory to a highly popular health and fitness tracker, leading the global smartwatch market with 22% of shipments in Q2 2023.
Xiaomi is reportedly working on the "Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro," a smartwatch that runs on Wear OS 3 with a MIUI skin, and is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ chip, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, offering impressive power and performance, along with a 1.43-inch display, stainless steel and Gorilla Glass build, 5ATM water resistance, rotating crown, optional LTE, and a 500 mAh battery.
Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 2 is expected to have improved battery life and performance but may have a similar design to its predecessor, with the addition of new metal bands to differentiate it from the original Pixel Watch.
The Galaxy Watch 6 is the first smartwatch with WearOS 4 and offers a range of features, making it a smooth operator.
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei focused on launching new electric cars and wireless earbuds, without revealing any details about its new phone or advanced chip breakthrough, during its high-profile launch event, leaving many disappointed.
Huawei unveiled several new products, including a tablet, smart TV, and ear pods, but remained silent on its breakthrough Mate 60 Pro smartphone powered by a home-grown chip, seen as a significant step toward China's tech self-sufficiency.
Xiaomi has unveiled its first smartwatch in four years, the Watch 2 Pro, which features a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, and optional LTE, with a starting price of €269.99, making it one of the most affordable Wear OS smartwatches on the market.
The Pixel Watch 2, announced at Google's Made by Google event, offers improved health and fitness tracking, longer battery life, better integration with Google services, and is made with 100% recycled aluminum. It also features advanced sensors for heart-rate and blood oxygenation monitoring, automatic workout tracking, heart zone training, and AI capabilities for insight into your health data. The watch uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 5100 chip for better power efficiency and has a bigger battery, promising all-day battery life. Pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 2 are available now, starting at $349.
Google has confirmed that the original Pixel Watch will receive the Wear OS 4 update later this year, alongside the formal launch of Wear OS 4 with the Pixel Watch 2.
Google has announced that the original Pixel Watch will be receiving the Wear OS 4 update later this year, which includes features such as the ability to transfer the watch to a new phone and revamped Tiles; however, the exact release date for the new OS is currently unknown.
Google is set to launch the Pixel Watch 2, which will include several new watch faces and come with support for Wear OS 4 out of the box.
Google has released its new Pixel Watch, which features more battery life, advanced sensors, and Fitbit software, making it a strong competitor to the Apple Watch in the Android market.
Wear OS 4 will introduce new safety features to the original Pixel Watch, including emergency sharing, safety check, and the ability to add medical information, while Auto Call Screen will be available on both generations of the Pixel Watch.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 are both strong contenders in the smartwatch market, with the Pixel Watch 2 offering modern fitness and health tech while the Galaxy Watch 5 provides a powerful alternative with multiple health sensors and a matured feature set.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 offers improved battery life and a range of updates and features that make it a better smartwatch than its predecessor, although it still has some quirks and concerns.
The Pixel Watch 2 offers incremental improvements over its predecessor, with a focus on health tracking and integration with the Fitbit platform, but lacks compelling features to justify an upgrade from the original model, making it one of the best smartwatches available but not a significant leap forward.
