The Google Pixel Watch was clearly a laggard when it launched last year. It was easily overlooked beside more tempting options in the Wear OS dominion, and not to forget, grossly overshadowed by the popularity of the Apple Watch. This year, Google wants to switch things up by bringing massive improvements with the Google Pixel Watch 2 that launched alongside the Pixel 8 Series at Google’s Fall 2023 event.
The biggest, but rather inconspicuous, change on the Pixel Watch 2 over the first generation is the shell’s construction material. The Pixel Watch 2 uses aluminum for the case, as opposed to stainless steel on the first Pixel Watch. Google goes the same route as Apple, boasting of 100% recycled aluminum used for the shell as opposed to only 80% of the stainless steel recycled last time.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, considering the display was already crisp and bright enough last time, but the lack of a bigger dial option may still bug those with bigger wrists. On the positive side, the small display will help conserve the battery life but may still feel like a hassle because of the lack of proper space to work through the settings or interact with incoming notifications — typing on the display being another challenge altogether.
Considering how the Pixel Watch 2’s biggest competitor — the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 — still uses a dual-core processor, we might finally witness the Pixel Watch emerge as a more robust and compelling Wear OS smartwatch than Samsung’s, which is something the previous generation failed to do. The combined data from these sensors — along with refinements based on AI — can indicate the presence of underlying medical conditions, from stress and anxiety to cardiac ailments. Additionally, you can still take an ECG with the Pixel Watch 2, but it will be available only in regions where medical bodies have approved it, equivalent to the FDA.
Additionally, with Google Assistant onboard, the Pixel Watch is expected to get on-the-go translation features, especially with the Interpreter mode that is currently available on Android devices and Nest smart speakers and display.
In case of a medical mishap, your medical information, such as the blood group, existing medication, or allergies, will be accessible to health professionals by long-pressing the crown button. You can get an additional silicon tag to inform paramedics about the button feature.
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