In recent years, smartwatches have become increasingly popular among consumers. These wearable devices offer a range of features and functionalities beyond traditional timekeeping, such as fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and even mobile payments. With the rise of smart assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, users can also perform tasks like sending messages, making calls, and setting reminders through their smartwatch without having to take out their smartphones. The convenience and efficiency of smartwatches have made them a popular choice for people on the go who want to stay connected and stay on top of their health and fitness goals. Google’s very own smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, was released back in 2022 after a long speculation period. As per the latest news, sources have stated that the company shipped 880,000 Pixel watches in the final quarter of last year.
It is essential to note that there is a difference between the number of units “shipped” and units “sold.” The number of units shipped refers to the number of devices sent to retailers for sale, not the number of devices sold to consumers. However, it is still quite impressive to note the fact that despite an 18% drop in the wearable market compared to Q4 2021, Google was able to secure the second position in terms of smartwatch shipments. This is attributed to the hype of the newly released Pixel Watch and a significant decline in sales for Samsung’s Galaxy Watches. While Google’s numbers may be small compared to the 12 million Apple Watch units shipped in the same period, it is still commendable for a new device launched in the last quarter.
The Pixel Watch has a domed, circular glass display that is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and a stainless-steel housing. The watch is comparatively smaller than most premium smartwatches, making it ideal for folks with small wrists. Its case measures 41mm and is 12.3mm thin. It’s also lightweight, weighing only 32g (without straps). As for processing power, the watch runs on Samsung’s older Exynos 9110 chip, which was last seen on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. However, it also packs an additional Cortex M33 co-processor to optimize battery life. It also comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There are high chances that Google is working on a sequel to the Pixel Watch with enhanced specifications, and fans will definitely be looking forward to that one.
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