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Pixel Watch January 2024 update rolling out
The first Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update of 2024 is rolling out today following the January phone patch last week.
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You can now trade in Pixel Watch, Fossil Wear OS watches at Best Buy for up to $140
Best Buy has started to accept trade-ins of Wear OS smartwatches for the first time including the original Pixel Watch and select models from Fossil.
Expand Expanding CloseBedtime and DND Sync rolling out to original Pixel Watch
With the December Feature Drop, Google confirmed that the original Pixel Watch would be picking up a trio of Pixel Watch 2 features, with Do Not Disturb (DND) and Bedtime Mode sync now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseSolid footing: The Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro in 2023
Wearables round out the Pixel Portfolio – as Google calls it – of phones, tablets, and foldables. In 2023, the Pixel Watch is only in its second generation, while Google’s headphones effort is on solid footing with the Pixel Buds Pro.
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Pixel Watch At a Glance loses date, Gboard Wear OS update failing
At a Glance on the Pixel Watch provides the functionality of two complications in one slot, but the day/date functionality has now disappeared. Similarly, a Gboard for Wear OS update is failing to install.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is where you go to set up Pixel Watch Unlock right now
Pixel Watch Unlock is most likely rolled out on your phone, but Google placed the set up process in a less than obvious location.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch December 2023 update rolling out
Google is rolling out the December 2023 update to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. Only the LTE model of the second-generation wearable got an OTA last month, while it comes just under a week after the phone/tablet Feature Drop.
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You can save multiple variations of the same watch face to Pixel Watch favorites
One of the best parts of a smartwatch is the ability to change your watch face on the fly, keeping it constantly ready to suit your outfit or whatever you’re doing. And, on Pixel Watch, there’s a useful favorites row that not only stores your favorite faces, but also multiple variations of that same design.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch UI goes blue, likely in preparation for Dynamic Color
Back in May, we reported how Wear OS 4 would introduce Material You, and the first – blue – signs of Dynamic Color theming are appearing on the Pixel Watch.
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Pixel Watch updated with Personal Safety Tiles
Besides the December 2023 Feature Drop introducing a pair of new Pixel Watch capabilities, Google this week updated the Personal Safety app with two Wear OS Tiles.
Expand Expanding CloseDecember Feature Drop: Pixel 8 Pro Video Boost, Night Sight timelapse, Pixel Watch Unlock, & more
Google is rolling out a pretty big December Feature Drop that notably adds Video Boost to the Pixel 8 Pro and other camera features, while Watch Unlock is finally here for the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Watch’s mechanical lookalike now comes in Google-y colors
If you’re into timepieces, the Pixel Watch’s domed design might remind you of a particular mechanical analogue. Ressence this week released the Type 1° Round Multicolour and the color palette is rather Google-y.
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The Pixel Watch 2 doesn’t have a Black Friday discount
Pixel Watch 2 is a stellar smartwatch, but Google isn’t giving it a discount for Black Friday. Here are the few deals you can get, and also how to get a steal on the original model.
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Google brings Pixel Watch 2 faces to first-gen Watch [U]
The original Pixel Watch’s Wear OS 4 update did not add all the software features from this year’s model, but the six new faces Google created for 2023 are now starting to appear.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit app rolling out Steps streak, goal celebrations, and Pixel Watch battery
In addition to battery percentage, the Fitbit app is rolling out goal celebrations and the Steps streak in response to user feedback about the initial Material You redesign.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch app will soon notify you when the battery is full
A new feature coming soon to the Google Pixel Watch app will save you some time and effort when charging the watch by notifying you when the battery is full.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch November 2023 update starts rolling out: PW2 LTE
Google is rolling out the first Wear OS 4 update to the Pixel Watch series with the November 2023 security patch, but it’s only for the Pixel Watch 2 LTE variant today.
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Google lowers Pixel Watch trade-in value towards Pixel Watch 2
After a brief disappearance, the US Google Store is letting you trade in the Pixel Watch towards the purchase of the Pixel Watch 2. However, the value of Google’s first wearable has declined slightly.
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Google Store discounts Pixel Tablet to $399, first-gen Pixel Watch to $199.99
For the next week, the US Google Store has a number of notable deals, including $100 off the Pixel Tablet and a $199 original Pixel Watch. There are also discounts on the Pixel Buds Pro and Nest Hub Max.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Clock 7.6 centers the time, adds Pixel Watch alarm sync [U]
Google is rolling out version 7.6 of its Clock app on Android, and it lets you sync alarms between your phone and Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch Wear OS 4 update lacks new faces, Do Not Disturb sync
Google rolled out the Wear OS 4 update to last year’s Pixel Watch much sooner than expected, but it is lacking some notable features that aren’t particularly hardware-dependent.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Wear OS 4 to the original Pixel Watch
With this year’s model less than a week old, Google is now rolling out Wear OS 4 to the original Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle updates At a Glance on Pixel Watch with more complication types
The big limitation of At a Glance when it quietly launched in June was how it only supported a single watch face, but Google has now updated it with two more complication styles.
Expand Expanding CloseOriginal Pixel Watch now takes longer to charge after firmware update
Due to a “firmware update,” Google has had to change and increase the quoted charging speeds for the first-generation Pixel Watch.
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