Just as the Pixel smartphones allowed Google to demonstrate what it believes to be the purest form of Android smartphones, the Pixel Watch also informs the wearables market. This makes it all the more interesting what Google plans to do with this year’s sophomore Pixel Watch.
A listing for the presumptively named Pixel Watch 2 has appeared in the Google Play Console, a master reference of devices that developers can reference for distribution. Alongside the product’s codename ‘EOS’, specifications for the Pixel Watch 2 are clear.
First up, Google is switching the chipset out. Last year’s Pixel Watch shipped with Samsung’s Exynos 9110, and this year’s Watch will come with Qualcomm’s SW5100 – similar to the widely available Snapdragon W5 but with an added co-processor.
Core specs wise, the device will ship with 2 GB of RAM and a 384 x 384 screen at 320 pixels per inch; this matches last year’s model.
Finally, it’s listed as running Android 13, which in practice means Google’s wearables version of Android will be used. Expect this to be labelled as Wear OS 4.
The next Pixel Watch looks to be an iterative upgrade, with subtle changes to keep the device up to date in terms of hardware. The notable changes will be found in Wear OS. How the watch handles Google Assistant, health tracking, and partnering with apps on your phone will be critical to the package. What has Google learned since the first Pixel wearable launched last year, and has it addressed issues of endurance and weight in the new design?
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