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Xiaomi Launches New Watch 2 Pro Smartwatch with Google Assistant, Long Battery Life

  • Xiaomi announced its new Watch 2 Pro smartwatch running Wear OS with Google Assistant, apps, and services
  • Watch has 1.43" screen, 65hr battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and body composition analysis
  • Powered by Snapdragon W5 Plus chip, available in black with fluoroelastomer band or silver with leather
  • Includes health/fitness tracking with 150 sports modes, SpO2, sleep, stress, and high HR alerts
  • Launches in UK for ÂŁ229.99, no US availability yet; first non-Samsung Wear OS watch with Assistant
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