There is a new Wear OS watch in town, but is the Galaxy Watch 8 (or Watch 8 Classic) exponentially better than the Pixel Watch 3? Here’s everything you need to know.
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As time ticks away on the massive Prime Day bonanza, there are a few insane deals on the latest hardware, including the 41mm Pixel Watch 3, which is down to an insane $237 right now.
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Following the last release in April that brought Wear OS 5.1 to all users, Google is releasing a June 2025 update to all Pixel Watch owners.
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Google is now rolling out Wear OS 5.1 to all Pixel Watch owners with a new April 2025 update today.
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Following the April 2025 OTA update and Scam Detection yesterday, Google is now rolling out Loss of Pulse Detection in the US.
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After releasing Wear OS 5.1 last month in two waves, Google is rolling out an April 2025 update for the Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3.
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Last month, the Pixel 9 gained real-time Scam Detection, and those warnings are now coming to your paired Pixel Watch 2 and 3: “So if you’re on the go, you can be alerted to a scam call without needing to take out your phone.”
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After rolling out to a third of available devices two weeks ago, the Wear OS 5.1 update is now available for the LTE Pixel Watch 3 and 2, as well as the original Pixel Watch.
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It’s hard to believe the Pixel Watch 3 has been on the market for six months. Time flies, and after extensive daily use, it’s time to reflect on how this smartwatch has held up. Let’s dive into the features, build quality, fitness tracking, and overall experience.
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Alongside the health-focused Feature Drop, Google is beginning to roll out Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15 to the non-LTE Pixel Watch 2 and 3.
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Loss of Pulse Detection was announced last August as the Pixel Watch 3’s latest safety feature, and it has finally been approved by US regulators, with a rollout set for next month.
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Google might be working on a Find My Device app for Wear OS as revealed months ago in the Pixel Watch 3’s intro video.
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While the Performance Loop Band is now available, Google still hasn’t released an update to the Pixel Watch Concentric face, which we now have another look at.
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After months of leaks, Google has released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band aimed at being “your new run buddy.”
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Over the weekend, Google Fi subscribers could get the Pixel Watch 3 LTE for free, but the deal has now ended early.
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If you’re a Google Fi Wireless subscriber, you can essentially get the 41mm or 45mm Pixel Watch 3 LTE for free with relatively few asterisks.
After pulling Wear OS 5 for older devices in September and not releasing anything last month, Google is rolling out latest Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 update with the November 2024 security patch today.
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There’s a new “Performance Loop” band for the Pixel Watch in the works, but it hasn’t been released or officially announced just yet. This week, though, Google seemingly forgot about that.
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Ahead of the main offer at month’s end, the US Google Store has some Pre-Black Friday 2024 deals on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
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If you’re looking for a Pixel Watch 3 screen protector, Google is now selling an option in its official store.
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Made by Google always releases stylized “design of” videos for its Pixel and Nest products. The latest shows off an unreleased Concentric face for the Pixel Watch 3.
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As teased, Bellroy is making a “Pixel Watch Strap” and it’s now available to pre-order for $69. It joins their various phone cases and Pixel Buds Pro case.
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Since launch, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Watch 3 have appeared in the Google Home app, but this is not intended.
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Google’s Pixel Watch will soon get a new band option in the “Performance Loop” that’s leaked on a couple of occasions, and as that approaches, a new leak reveals more color options as well as potential pricing.
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