Google just unveiled the Pixel Watch 3, its latest smartwatch with a host of hardware updates and a 45mm watch size (finally). Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Google just unveiled its Pixel Watch 3, and the new version is poised to correct some of the drawbacks of its predecessor. The third version of the Pixel Watch will come in two sizes: a 41mm and 45mm version, each sporting smaller bezels and UWB support, with the larger model outfitted with a higher capacity battery.
What is the Google Pixel Watch?
Released in the US in October 2022, the first iteration of the Pixel Watch offered a rounded AMOLED display, a simple interface, and Fitbit integration. This initial version received some dings for its poor battery life and uncertain durability. Launched a year later in October 2023, the Pixel Watch 2 fixed some of the limitations of its predecessor, but still came in only one size. Google’s latest version, the Pixel Watch 3, launches with two sizes, a larger display, and a larger battery.
What are some of the key features of the Pixel Watch 3?
There are a handful of new features in the Google Pixel Watch 3. Let’s look at some of the most noteworthy:
Big display upgrade: Google’s Actua display on the Pixel Watch 3 is improves on the previous model as it’s brighter and more power-efficient (up to a maximum of 2,000 nits) and has an upgraded 60Hz refresh rate, twice as fast as last year’s watch. That refresh rate upgrade alone goes a long way to making the watch’s display look and feel more premium, with much smoother graphics.
Loss of pulse detection: The Pixel Watch 3 comes with an incredibly useful feature that springs into action if it detects loss of a heartbeat on its wearer. In the event of a heart attack, stroke, or other event that results in loss of pulse, the watch will send an alert to the watch. If the user doesn’t respond, it will automatically notify first responders of the wearer’s location.
Morning Brief: The new Pixel Watch 3 takes your health data and translates it into an narrative summary every morning to help the wearer get a clear picture of their day.
