Google Pixel Watch: Everything You Need to Know

After years of speculation, rumours, leaked information, and cancellations, the moment has arrived: the Google Pixel Watch is coming. Google unveiled the Google Pixel Watch at Google I/O 2022. This is Google’s first smartwatch and has been eagerly awaited by tech fans.

Google Pixel Watch Design

The design of the Google Pixel Watch has already been leaked. During the Google I/O 2022 event, Google shared several photos and videos of the new Watch. The design is bold and highly refined, already being dubbed a ‘round Apple Watch’. This aesthetic is something new to the smartwatch market.

The Pixel Watch itself is round with a fully curved screen. It features a button and a crown on the side for control. The silicone bands resemble those from Fitbit. A previous leak suggests that the bands, like Fitbit’s, will come in various sizes, unlike the usual single universal size.

The design is surprisingly beautiful and certainly unique. While round smartwatches are common, the Google Pixel Watch stands out with its extremely curved shapes. According to this leak from a Taiwanese reseller, the display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass.

Health & Fitness Features

There’s still limited information about the health and fitness features expected from the Google Pixel Watch. However, it’s confirmed that these features were developed in close collaboration with Fitbit. Fitbit is renowned for its excellent health and activity trackers, so we’re optimistic about this.

A downside of Fitbit is the Fitbit Premium subscription, where many features are locked. If rumours are true, the Google Pixel Watch will also use this subscription. You’ll likely get the first 6 months free, as with Fitbit. After that, it costs £8.99 per month or £79.99 per year.

What’s certain is that the Google Pixel Watch will come with an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a heart rate monitor, and built-in GPS. It’s also confirmed that Google Assistant will be present on the watch, allowing easy control with voice commands.

Google Pixel Watch Release Date

The exact release date of the Google Pixel Watch hasn’t been confirmed. We know for sure that the Pixel Watch will be presented on 6 October 2022, alongside the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones.

A leak, first posted on Reddit, showed a Google Pixel Watch that accidentally appeared on Amazon. If this information is accurate, the Pixel Watch will be released on 13 October 2022.

• Google Pixel Watch launch: 6 October 2022 (official)
• Google Pixel Watch release date: 13 October 2022 (rumour)

Google Pixel Watch Price

There’s little official information about the Google Pixel Watch, including its price. However, we can estimate the price. The leaked features are comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. The price will likely fall in this range, between £300 and £400.

Several leaks, including the Amazon leak and the 9to5google leak, also suggest this range. The Amazon leak set the German price at €356.79, while the price in the US is expected to be $349.00 to $399.00. Hopefully, more details on the price will be released after 6 October.

• Google Pixel Watch price: Between £300.00 and £400.00

It’s possible you might receive a Google Pixel Watch when ordering a Google Pixel 7 Pro (smartphone). According to journalist Roland Quandt, you’ll get a Pixel Watch with the Pixel 7 Pro as a gift in the UK. Whether this offer extends to the Netherlands and Belgium remains uncertain.

Fitbit Integration

The presenter mentioned a ‘deep integration with Fitbit’. Tech giant Google acquired Fitbit earlier in 2021 and will leverage Fitbit technology for health and fitness features. Fitbit is well-known for its high-quality and innovative health software, such as the new EDA sensor on the Fitbit Sense 2, a unique feature so far. Perhaps such features will also come to the Google Pixel Watch.

A previous Reddit leak suggests the Google Pixel Watch will come with 6 months of free Fitbit Premium. It’s likely that the health and fitness functions of the Google Pixel Watch will run on Fitbit software. A tweet from Google shows a Fitbit logo in the Pixel Watch menu, and it mentions that a Fitbit account might be required for some features.

^{In this photo, tweeted by Google, we see a Fitbit logo in the menu.}

The Google Pixel Watch will naturally run Wear OS, but it seems some Fitbit software will also be used. Fitbit uses its own Fitbit OS for its smartwatches. How this collaboration between operating systems will work remains unclear.

Battery Life

There’s no official statement on the Pixel Watch’s battery life yet, but various leaks suggest a battery life of ‘up to 24 hours’. This isn’t much but is comparable to other smartwatches of this calibre, like the Galaxy Watch 5 and Apple Watch 8. The word ‘up to’ offers no clarity, but we expect the Google Pixel to last around 18-24 hours with normal use.

Conclusion

So far, there are mostly rumours, but after years of waiting for the Google Pixel Watch, we finally have an official announcement. We’re excited for the launch on 6 October. Keep an eye on our blog for a review of the Google Pixel Watch!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Google Pixel Watch released?
The Google Pixel Watch will be announced on 6 October 2022 and is likely to be released on 13 October 2022. The release date is not yet confirmed.

Is there a smartwatch for Google Pixel?
The Google Pixel smartphones will work closely with the Google Pixel Watch. The latest Google Pixel smartphone will also be announced on 6 October, alongside the Pixel Watch.

What will the Google Pixel Watch cost?
There’s no official price yet, but the Google Pixel Watch is expected to cost around £350.