Google has halted the rollout of the Wear OS 5 update for the first-gen Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 after some users had their devices soft brick.
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Following yesterday’s rollout of Wear OS 5 to the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, some users have reported issues with the update.
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After three generations that cannot be repaired, Google is finally “thinking” about how to make a Pixel Watch that you don’t have to replace when you break it.
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Following the launch of the Pixel Watch 3 earlier this month, Wear OS 5 is now rolling out to the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 with the September 2024 security patch.
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The Pixel Watch 3 is barely two weeks old, but I’m already thinking about what comes next. That’s in large part due to this year’s update — outside of the larger screen and smaller bezels — being driven by software.
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With the launch of Pixel Watch 3, Google is also shuffling its Pixel Watch band lineup, with some of the best color options going away. However, you can still buy them, for now, elsewhere.
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In a somewhat unexpected move, Google has stopped selling a lot of color options for the Active Band that’s available for the Pixel Watch series.
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Google has confirmed that Fitbit as a brand will no longer be making new smartwatches, with the Pixel Watch series taking over that form factor going forward.
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Yesterday, Google just showed new band colors and 45 mm sizes. However, a new Pixel Watch 3 Performance Loop Band is coming and we now know what it looks like.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the August 2024 security patch today. Like last month, it arrives in the afternoon before the phone and Tablet updates.
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The Find My Device network’s offline capabilities work with Android phones and tablets, as well as trackers, today, with Wear OS — and Pixel Watch — support in the works.
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Google has quietly disabled the At a Glance watchface complication on Pixel Watch for customers in Germany.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the July 2024 security patch today. It’s coming before the July update for Pixel phones.
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While the first Pixel Watch was notorious for poor battery life, its sequel largely solved the problem. However, following recent updates, battery life on Pixel Watch seems to be taking a hit.
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Google Fi is effectively offering a free Pixel Watch LTE to subscribers via monthly bill credits.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the June 2024 security patch today.
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Getting an official Pixel Watch band is usually not cheap, but some retailers are currently offering discounts, including a Best Buy deal that takes one band down to just $10.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the May 2024 security patch today. It is once again coming before the May update on Pixel phones.
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Google’s official bands for the Pixel Watch are the best options out there, seeing as the third-party market is pretty rough, but Google is at least making it easier to find a good deal as it has expanded more Pixel Watch bands to Amazon recently.
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If you’re looking for a spare band for your Google Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2, a deal over at Best Buy can get you the official Active Band for a mere $10.
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While we just had a Feature Drop last month, the Pixel Watch April 2024 update brings a new “Vibration watch” feature to both wearable generations.
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Google is rolling out the latest Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 update with the April 2024 security patch today. It notably arrived before the phone updates.
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As part of the March Feature Drop, the original Pixel Watch is getting the new Fitbit Workout UI introduced with the second-generation wearable.
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Accessories are an important part of any tech purchase, and it’s an area where Google Pixel has been lacking. I really hope to see a push from Google’s third-party partners this year for more Pixel phone cases and Pixel Watch bands.
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