Leaks around the Google Pixel Watch have been busy for a few days now, and it doesn't look like the previous info drops are going to stop anytime soon: new rumors point to battery capacity and cellular connectivity options in the next laptop.
All of this according to sources who spoke to 9to5Google, and the first speculation is that the Pixel Watch will come with a 300mAh built-in battery. Compared to other Wear OS watches, the 4mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 40 has a 247mAh battery, while the 6mm Fossil Gen 42 has a 300mAh battery.
Both watches run Wear OS, as the Pixel Watch is expected to do, and both watches offer around 24 hours of battery life (depending, of course, on how much you use them). So it looks like the Pixel Watch will also last around a day between charges.
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The other revelation from this source is that at least one of the Pixel Watch models will have cellular connectivity. In other words, you'll be able to connect and make calls with the smartwatch without your phone nearby.
A few days ago we heard that there could be up to three different versions of the Pixel Watch. Although the differences are not clear, the variations are likely to be in size or perhaps features. Cellular connectivity may be one of the features that only certain models have.
Less than a week ago, we saw footage of what was said to be a Pixel Watch in the wild after it was dropped by a Google employee, presumably in a restaurant. The device is expected to be officially announced during Google IO 2022, which starts on May 11.
Analysis: Smartwatches need better battery life
It looks like we can expect the Google Pixel Watch's battery to last around a day between charges, which isn't much of a surprise - that's what many higher-end models on the market offer, including, of course, the hugely popular Watch. apple watch .
We can't help but feel that these wearables deserve better battery life, even though manufacturers are obviously working within the limitations of the form factor. If you forget to charge your smartwatch overnight, you'll be in trouble the next day, unless you can sit near a power outlet for an hour or two.
Some smartwatch makers have turned to monochrome displays and solar-powered charging capabilities to try to beat the one-day battery limit. Something like the Garmin Instinct Solar, for example, can last for weeks between charges if you're careful how you use it.
However, it doesn't seem like the Google Pixel Watch stands out when it comes to battery life. If you're going to entice consumers to buy, you'll have to rely on other features to stand out, like built-in Google Assistant support.