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Andy Boxall/Digital Trends Google’s first attempt at the smartwatch ecosystem was the Pixel Watch, which served fine hardware and rewarding software married to underwhelming battery life and some missing health-tracking features. It looks like Google will address all the damning foibles in one fell swoop later this year with the Pixel Watch 2. According to 9to5Google, Google is switching away from Samsung’s Exynos processor fitted inside the Pixel Watch. Instead, the company is sourcing Qualcomm’s W5 series flagship…

Andy Boxall/Digital Trends After using the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 for the last two weeks and being seriously impressed by it, I wondered what it would be like to return to the Google Pixel Watch — a smartwatch I wasn’t so taken with. A few days with the Pixel Watch reminded me why it was a disappointment. Make no mistake: If you’ve got $350 to spend on an Android smartwatch, there’s only one model that should be on your list. A step back in performance Andy Boxall/Digital Trends The Pixel Watch and the TicWatch Pro 5…

Pixel Fold price announced The device starts from $1799. Can be pre-ordered now. Will be shipped next month. If pre-ordered now, Google will offer a free Pixel Watch. YouTube on Pixel Fold gets table-top view The playback options goes to the bottom while video plays seamlessly on the top display Pixel Fold gets multi-tasking windows paired together Both quick settings and notification panel can be seen…

Wear OS is getting a major update with Wear OS 4, and with it, Google’s promising a big improvement to the overall smartwatch experience. Announced today at Google I/O 2023, Wear OS 4 is adding a slew of new features on both a system level as well as an individual app level, meaning that smartwatch owners will be able to have a more streamlined and productive experience when using their devices. Andy Boxall/Digital Trends Going live later this year, Wear OS 4 will improve battery life for all devices running it.  …

Flipkart reveals Pixel 7a launch date ahead of the event Sharing a glimpse of the Google Pixel 7a on its website, Flipkart stated, "The latest phone engineered by Google. Launching 11.05.23." It further stated, "The new Google Pixel phone is almost here! See you on May 11th." Flipkart reveals Pixel 7a launch date ahead of the event Sharing a glimpse of the Google Pixel 7a on its website, Flipkart stated, "The latest phone engineered by…

A recent study by Counterpoint Research shows that Apple Watch has the ‘highest stickiness for any smartwatch brand’ in the US. According to the study,…

WatchOS 10 is set to be announced during WWDC 2023, Apple’s big summer showcase, and it looks like the Apple Watch update might be much bigger than expected. For the past several years, watchOS updates have been relatively small in terms of new features and overhauls. However, a recent rumor suggests that Apple Watch owners should be in for something big when watchOS 10 goes live. Apple Watch Series 8 Andy Boxall/Digital Trends According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Twitter, fans should expect a “fairly…

Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends Black Friday and the greater shopping holiday is the best time to find amazing deals. People wait all year until then to get low prices on TVs, electronics, games, and so much more. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the best time to grab some juicy smartwatch deals or Google Pixel deals. But actually, Best Buy is offering a crazy deal on the Google Pixel Watch right now, that’s equivalent to those Black Friday prices we’ve seen in the past. Normally $350, it’s yours for just $300,…

While we continue to wait for Wear OS 3 to make a substantial impact on smartwatches, Xiaomi has gone its own way with the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and used its own in-house-designed operating system. As it turns out, Xiaomi’s software can teach Wear OS a few things about what makes an engaging, useful, and user-friendly smartwatch. I compared it to the Google Pixel Watch to illustrate where Google is still going wrong. Why Xiaomi’s software works so well Andy Boxall/Digital Trends The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro uses…

There are plenty of great Google Pixel related devices on sale at the moment over at Best Buy. Whether you’re looking for new earphones, a new phone or simply a new smartwatch, there’s something here for everyone. With deep discounts aplenty, these won’t stick around for long so here’s a quick overview of what to expect. Google Pixel Buds A-Series — $80, was $100 The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are the Google equivalent of standard AirPods. They have custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers so you get decent quality…