According to people familiar with the matter, Google will launch a Pixel Watch next year, a flagship device running Wear OS in exactly the same way that the Pixel series of phones are powered by the Android mobile operating system.
First of all, it's been a long time coming: Pixel watch gossip has been circulating for multiple years now. There aren't many devices that have been rumored for as long as the Pixel Watch, with the possible exception of Apple's AR lenses.
And it seems that the moment has arrived. Google's Wear OS software received a critical update this year, and Google is on a roll after the success of the Pixel six and Pixel six Pro. The company's hardware division now appears to have the drive and expertise to tackle a new category of hardware. products like this.
Plus, we think a Pixel Watch might be just what Wear OS needs. The Apple Watch continues to be a huge success, while smartwatches like Fitbit and Garmin have also proven popular with users. By comparison, Wear OS lags behind in terms of sales and support.
Groups like Fossil and TicWatch have done a commendable job pushing Wear OS smartwatches, but Google's influence would take the Pixel Watch to another level – and bring Google's smartwatch operating system to a much wider audience. more wide.
Ready-to-use operating system
Wear OS, previously known as Android Wear, has been around since two thousand and fourteen, but it has never captured the imagination like watchOS has. Apple has tested how a smartwatch can be a natural extension of a smartphone, and Google must now follow suit.
Recently added quirks, like the ability to install watch apps from your phone, suggest that Google is ultimately spending good time and dedication to prospering the software and thus each and every device it runs on. .
With a Pixel watch, the connection between the watch and the phone could be even more seamless. We could still see unique Pixel Watch exclusives being offered to attract more users, which Google has done with its Pixel phones.
By introducing hardware as well as software, Wear OS will benefit from an ancillary investment, as Google seeks to keep its portable flagship and operating system as polished and engaging as possible. We could still start to see annual updates, which happens with watchOS.
Remember, Samsung has now returned to Wear OS on its smartwatches. Add in a Pixel Watch as well, and Android users could finally get the companion device for their smartphones that they deserve.