Anticipation has been building for Google’s entry into the smartwatch market, and the Pixel Watch is finally on the horizon, much to fans’ delight.
The tech giant broke the news at their Google I/O conference on May 11, hinting that we can expect the Google Pixel Watch to debut this fall.
Excitement is high as Google has now made the upcoming release official. Promising an array of exciting features, the Google Pixel Watch is set to release in tandem with the Pixel 7 lineup.
While in-depth details are scarce, there are plenty of credible rumors about what the Pixel Watch will bring to your wrist.
Peeking into the Pixel Watch’s Potential
Marking Google’s debut in the wearable tech category, the Pixel Watch is already causing a stir among Android enthusiasts.
There’s chatter that the release may align with Google’s annual product cycle, predicting an October launch.
Pricing is still under wraps, leading to much conjecture. Considering the competitive pricing of top-tier smartwatches from Apple and Samsung, we can imagine the Pixel Watch price will be comparable, potentially ranging from $200 to $400, though this is speculative.
Hints suggest that the Pixel Watch may share its manufacturing origins with Apple’s products in Taiwan, causing us to expect design and quality on par with industry standards. The Pixel Watch is expected to operate on Google’s Wear OS 3 and may boast over 1.5GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, a notable specification for a smartwatch.
Design-wise, the Pixel Watch opts for a sleek, rounded aesthetic complete with a side crown and additional buttons. It seems it will be offered in grey, black, and gold variations, with strap options in grey, lime green, and black. We anticipate the straps will be swappable.
Rumors are also circulating that the watch might utilize the Exynos 9110 chipset, the same heart powering the original Galaxy Watch since 2018. In terms of health tracking, it could feature a similar BioActive sensor to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for monitoring vital health statistics.
An intriguing partnership with Fitbit will result in integrated fitness tracking capabilities, which is sure to appeal to health-conscious users. On the downside, the battery life may be less than stellar, with a capacity of under 300 mAh, requiring about two hours to charge fully.
Compatibility looks to be exclusive to Android users, with the watch marrying effortlessly with Android 8 and newer devices. Fully tapping into Google’s ecosystem, it will offer Google Assistant, Google Maps, and contactless payments through Google Wallet, with loud whispers of LTE connectivity adding to its appeal.
Final Thoughts
There’s no doubt that Google’s first venture into the smartwatch arena with the Pixel Watch is met with eager anticipation. Though its arrival is months away, the possibility of what Google has up its sleeve is undeniably exciting.
