Main points
- It is rumored that Google’s new Pixel Watch may come in a larger 45mm size to address complaints about the current version being smaller at 41mm.
- The fitness-oriented design of current Pixel Watch models may cause battery drain issues with Wear OS features.
- Google may be addressing the need for Fitbit Premium features on the Pixel Watch, aiming to make it the first choice for Android users.
We’ve been receiving exciting rumors about Google’s new smartwatch, and it seems like this new version will fix all the issues with the current version that we don’t necessarily like.
One of the most important upgrades will include a larger model, finally giving us a 45mm version, which also means more space for better internals and a bigger battery. The current model comes with a 41mm case, which is too small for people with large hands, so a second, larger replacement would address one of the biggest complaints about the Pixel Watch.
In fact, this possible change excites us because it gives us confidence that Google is listening to its customers and making the necessary adjustments to please its fans. However, that’s not the only problem Google has to solve, as the company also needs to address other issues to make the Pixel Watch 3 a serious contender in the smartwatch space.
The current version of the Pixel Watch is fine, but Google seems to be aiming to build a fitness-oriented smartwatch based on all the features the Fitbit offers. This easily explains the compact design of the first and second generation Pixel Watch. This isn’t entirely a bad thing, as it means you get excellent fitness tracking sensors and a daily readiness score to assess whether you can train until you drop, or whether you should consider taking it easy for a while and recover. You can also enjoy great sleep tracking and other cool fitness features, because Fitbit understands what fitness enthusiasts want.
Unfortunately, there are two problems with the Fitbit functionality in the Pixel Watch
Google Pixel Watch 2, Jaime Rivera/Pocketnow
The first is the fact that Wear OS isn’t exactly known for its battery efficiency, and the small battery on the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 drains quickly when you use the device in regular smartwatch mode. Now, try to imagine how activity sensors, sleep tracking, and other features will affect your battery. Of course, this isn’t an issue with any Fitbit wearables since they don’t run on Wear OS, so your battery will last for days.
The Pixel Watch is still the best fitness-oriented Wear OS smartwatch on the market
The second problem arises when you want to use all the goodies and features that come with the Fitbit app, as these features are only available if you pay for Fitbit Premium, which is $10 per month, or $80 for the year Dollar. progress. Now, recent information suggests that Google will soon address that last issue, as the company has included Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware in the Google One Premium plan in the UK, which means we may see the same thing happening in other countries as well , but we will have to wait.
That being said, the Pixel Watch is still the best fitness-oriented Wear OS smartwatch on the market, and we really hope that the larger footprint also gives us a bigger battery, making the Pixel Watch 3 Android users The perfect smart watch.