The first Google smartwatch can really do that
With the Pixel Watch, Google has introduced its first own smartwatch, which is in direct competition with the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch from Samsung. While Apple and Samsung have years of experience, Google relies on fitness functions and the ecosystem for the Pixel phones.
Google Pixel Watch introduced
Google’s Pixel Watch has been in the rumor mill for years. In 2019, Google announced plans to acquire Fitbit and completed it in 2021. That’s why the Fitbit integration is also a crucial part of the Pixel Watch. Google has made sure that the values obtained with the Pixel Watch are also very accurate. For example, you can track heart rate or sleep. The watch monitors your health and fitness level. There are a total of 40 sport modes to choose from. There is also an ECG function that is also supported in Germany. Google confirmed that to us.
Special functions are also that Emergency SOS and accident detection supports. However, accident detection will not work until winter and a 4G connection is required for the emergency SOS function. This will give you help if something happens to you. The emergency SOS can not only alert the rescue, but also trusted contacts that you can specify beforehand. They are informed if, for example, a fall is detected.
Otherwise, the Pixel Watch is equipped with Wear OS and optimized to work with Pixel smartphones, but also other Android devices. The ecosystem should be clearly noticeable here. The most important services such as Google Assistant, Wallet, Maps and others are supported. You can also use the smartwatch as a trigger for your camera with a preview image. Either You can adapt the Pixel Watch to you individually via watch faces as well as via bracelets.
the The battery life of the Pixel Watch is said to be 24 hours, which, however, cannot be achieved with an activated always-on display. The battery life should be a bit weaker. The screen should be particularly bright and reach up to 1,000 nits. This ensures good readability outdoors. Visually, the clock is a matter of taste due to the round shape and the wide edges around the screen.
The design of the Google Pixel Watch in the video:
Google Pixel Watch: price and availability
The Pixel Watch costs in the WiFi version 379 euros and in the 4G version 429 euros. It can be pre-ordered directly and will be launched on October 13, 2022. A version with a 41 mm diameter case is offered in three colors: Matte Black, Polished Silver and Champagne Gold. There are different bracelets. The case is made from 80 percent recycled stainless steel.
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