After several weeks of extended hype, Google has finally announced the release of the Pixel Watch. We have been serenaded for several weeks with leaks and photos of the Pixel Watch. Now the wait for the device is over, Google today announced the device although more details are likely to follow later. Google has indicated that the Pixel Watch will arrive in markets this fall, together with the Pixel 7 smartphone.
The raft of rumors relating to the Pixel Watch had remained at a crescendo within the past couple of weeks. Given the quantum of details about the device already available prior to its official announcement, there are no surprises. It sports a circular, domed design with a tactile crown and side button present. The product is made from recyclable stainless steel and offers swappable bands. The Pixel Watch runs on an improved Wear OS 3 offering improvements across several aspects. There is the option of a cellular version of the Pixel Watch for users interested in standalone connectivity.
The Pixel Watch comes with traditional Google apps as well as the Fitbit integration as rumored. The Google apps include Google Maps, Assistant, Wallet, and Google Home. Emergency SOS is also featured in the new and improved Wear OS. This means that the Pixel Watch can be used to contact your friend or emergency services when the user is in distress. The Fitbit integration provides insights into several health and fitness features monitored by the device.
Google has stressed that the Fitbit Integration with the Pixel Watch will continue to expand beyond its current level. It will go beyond customizing watch faces for a more compelling user experience. Users will be able to sync their data with a Fitbit account. This means that such data could also be viewed via the Fitbit app and on the internet. According to Google, the Pixel Watch deploys Fitbit’s latest algorithms for health and fitness tracking. However, Google says that data privacy will be of the highest level. Fitbit and Google data will stay private and separate, in line with Google’s earlier commitments.
Google still keeps the price of the Pixel Watch under wraps. It however says that the device will be a premium offering and will be priced competitively. The Pixel Watch is compatible with devices running on Android 8.0 and later and it is not compatible with iPhones. With these details, we look forward to the official specs sheet of the Google Pixel Watch. That is something together with price and availability details that will be out by the time the product is released.
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