Google finally announces the Pixel Watch

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After weeks of rumors and leaked photos, it was finally confirmed that the Pixel Watch is real. Today's announcement is more of a tease than a full reveal, with the watch arriving later this fall alongside the Pixel 7.

There wasn't anything surprising about the design of the Pixel Watch. The crown and side button of the Pixel Watch are suspected. It is made of recycled steel and has swappable bands. It will also run on an improved Wear OS 3 that features a refreshedUI with better navigation and smart notifications. You have the option to pick a cellular version of the device.

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The software of the Pixel Watch will include native Google apps, as well as a new Fitbit integration. New-to-Wear-OS apps like Google Home and Google Wallet are included. Emergency SOS is a feature coming to Wear OS. We've seen this feature on other watches and the idea is that you can use your watch to contact a trusted friend or family member, as well as call emergency services. You'll be able to view insights for heart rate, sleep tracking, and Active Zone Minutes with the integration.

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The integration between the two companies is the most significant collaboration we have seen. It was the first time that the Google Assistant was added to a device. Rick Osterloh, the senior vice president of devices and services for the company, said that the integration with Fitbit will go beyond the customization of watch faces. Users will be able to view their data on the web and within the Fitbit app. The watch will use all of the latest data from Fitbit.

As for data privacy, Osterloh said in a briefing that the data collected on the Pixel Watch will be separate from the data collected on the other products, meaning that it will be private and separate from the data collected on the other products. While the team at Fitbit was involved with the Pixel Watch, they still have plans for their own Wear OS watch and will continue making their own products.

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Concrete details are what we have right now. In terms of how much it will cost, the company says it will be a "premium-priced product." Like the previous Wear OS watches, the Pixel Watch will not be compatible with the iPhones. The company was tight-lipped about the watch's specifications, including what chip it will run on, if it will come in different sizes or colors, and so on. In the coming months, those details will be shared.

The most notable example is that of Google trying to push its product in the same way that Apple does. Adding apps like Google Home and the Fitbit integration makes the Pixel Watch an attractive option to anyone who is invested in the smart home offerings of the company. A lot of this will depend on how the Pixel Watch performs in real life, its specifications, and whether or not it delivers on all the hype. We will have to wait for the watch to launch later this fall to make a decision. On paper, at least, there is a game plan in place for the last attempt at making a wristwatch.