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- Pixel Watch 2 could come with advanced health features, such as measuring skin temperature and stress levels.
- The watch has a safety check feature that will share your real-time location with your emergency contacts if you do not check in after the specified timer expires.
- The Pixel Watch 2 will look similar to its predecessor, but it will be a significant upgrade, potentially offering new features for faster internals and a better user experience.
With only a few days left until Google officially announces the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, the floodgates for leaks are completely open. Over the past few days, several reports have detailed the Pixel 8’s key camera features, specs, and seven years of software support. Now it’s the Pixel Watch 2’s turn in the spotlight with a leaked promotional video revealing all the new features and changes.
1 minute teaser video shared by 91 mobile and Kamila Wojciechowska It highlights the Pixel Watch 2’s ability to measure heart rate, skin temperature, electrodermal activity (EDA), and stress levels. Apparently, the new sensor is much more accurate than the one Google currently uses on the Pixel Watch. The wearable automatically detects seven workouts, including running and outdoor cycling. You’ll also get automatic reminders to start/stop tracking these workouts.
According to the video, you’ll be able to ask Google Assistant on your watch about your workout progress, similar to how Apple recently showed off Siri on the Apple Watch Series 9. We also use materials throughout the redesigned Fitbit workout interface and watch UI.
The new Safety Check feature will be part of Pixel Watch 2, allowing you to set a timer and check in when you’re finished. If you forget, your real-time location will be shared with your emergency contacts.This feature is similar to what’s new in iOS 17 Check-in options. The video also showcases new watch bands that Google may offer with the Pixel Watch 2. This includes a slim metal band and an active blue band that will presumably match the Pixel 8’s sea blue hue.
Google claims in a promotional video that the Pixel Watch 2 has a 24-hour battery life. A full charge reportedly takes around 75 minutes and a 50% charge takes 30 minutes. This is the same as Pixel Watch. Rumors suggest that the next smartwatch will use the more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip. Rather than extending the run time of its wearables, Google seems to be leveraging its efficiency to offer more features.
According to previous rumors, the Pixel Watch 2 is shaping up to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. It may look just like the original Pixel Watch, but with faster speeds and new features under the hood, it should be able to offer a better user experience.
According to a leak, Google will be offering the Pixel Watch 2 as a pre-order bonus for the Pixel 8 Pro, at least in the US. So if you’re planning on buying both a phone and a smartwatch this year, be sure to pre-order early for a chance to get the wearable for free.
The Made by Google event is scheduled for October 4th. However, given the recent leaks of the next Pixel, we can expect more information to be released in the coming days.