Ahead of a fall launch alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, three models of the Pixel Watch 2 have arrived for regulatory certification at the FCC.
Like last year, there are three Pixel Watch 2 models at the FCC today. G4TSL is the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi variant, with one of the reports revealing how Google tested “four strap materials.”
- Strap 1 – Plastic active strap
- Strap 2 – Metal mesh strap
- Strap 3 – Metal link strap
- Strap 4 – Metal slim strap
Strap 3 is presumably the single Metal Links Band we have today, while the previously announced Metal Mesh that never launched might be coming back in some updated variant for the Pixel Watch 2. What’s new today is a “metal slim strap” that could be something unique and less heavy than today’s Links Band but more solid than a Milanese strap.
Top comment by Tony Francis Degan
I don't upgrade my watches often, maybe after 3 years, so Pixel watch 2 isn't being considered. However, I like to see all the offerings and what they have included to try and determine their future sequels. That's very unfortunate if it's true the Pixel watch 2 doesn't have UWB, and it's already unfortunate that it's most likely sticking to the same size.
I have the first pixel watch, which I still very much like (coming from the galaxy watch active 2), however it doesn't have automatic irregular heartbeat notifications like Apple watch and galaxy watch 6. Google will remain one step behind in tech if they continue down this piece meal approach instead trying to achieve parity with the other company's offerings.
I'm probably going to be upgrading my phone (s23u) and watch together next year, so I will hold out and see what each company will be bringing out.
GC3G8 supports LTE Band 5 and 7.
GD2WG supports LTE Band 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, and 71. This should be the US cellular model and lines up with the first generation’s supported radios. (5G is not yet needed or even feasible on wearables.)
UWB, as noted in a previous specs leak, does not appear to be found in the regulatory report today. Even if it weren’t active on day one (see: Pixel Tablet) the component should be listed and tested.
Updating…
More on Pixel Watch 2:
- More Pixel Watch 2 specs leak: Same screen size and UWB
- Pixel Watch 2 watch faces leak with colorful designs, supposedly won’t come to current model
- Sources: Pixel Watch 2 will use aluminum, Fitbit ‘Coach’ coming
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