Is the wait finally over for the Google Pixel Watch?

This important question has been bothering us for several years: When will the Google Pixel Watch be released? 🧐

Rumours about the development of this wearable did not just start yesterday.

The emergence of Google’s own smartwatch has been predicted for more than 3 years. However, it never happened.

Until now!

Because the new Google Pixel Watch was finally unveiled at Google I/O 2022. 🤩

Expected release in Autumn

In recent months, the signs of the imminent appearance of the Google Pixel Watch have accumulated to such an extent that its existence could hardly be ruled out.

But when exactly will this wearable be released? 🤔

Google has only revealed that the Pixel Watch will go on sale at the same time as the new Google Pixel 7 smartphone in autumn.

An exact date is not yet known.

Google Store’s revamped website: Finding Google Pixel Watch information

The Google Store has updated its online shopfront.

Previously in the store, one could choose between individual brands to make purchases or learn more about specific items.

Google has launched a new way of navigating the website so, instead of choosing between individual brands, you are now able to choose between different categories.

Instead of selecting from the brands “Pixel”, “Fitbit”, “Stadia”, you can now select from simpler categories like "Phones", "Watches", "Smart Home" or “Laptops”.

Whether you’re looking for the newest Pixel Buds to pair with your Pixel phones, or you’re interested in Google’s products but have no idea what brands are available, this update makes finding what you need uncomplicated.

To find more information on the Google Pixel Watch specifically, just navigate to the “Watches” category in the Google Store.

After hearing about the release date and the design, it’s only natural to also be interested in the functions of the Google Pixel Watch.

If Google wants to compete with Samsung or Apple in the smartwatch sector, the Google Pixel Watch will of course have to deliver.

Best Google Assistant ever?

According to Google, its voice assistant for smartwatches should be better than ever before. 🥳

On the Google Pixel Watch, the new Google Assistant will be able to respond quicker and more successfully to "Hey Google" commands thanks to a new update.

Whether voice control with Google Assistant can hold a candle to Apple's Siri, however, remains to be determined.

Contactless payment with Google Pay

Google Pay is now available on almost all Android smartphones. 💶

Google Pay for contactless payment will also be available on the Google Pixel Watch.

Specs, Wear OS, and many new apps

The Google Pixel Watch will run Google's own Wear OS operating system.

It’s rumoured to be about the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: about 40 mm (1.57 inch) wide and 14 mm (0.55 inch) thick (while the actual flat display comes in at about 30 mm (1.18 inch) wide).

The smartwatch is expected to have a rather modest battery life that comes in at 300mAh, which should last a full day, and will include a USB-C charger. 🔋

The Pixel Watch will come standard with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, but Google will also offer an LTE cellular model of this smartwatch.

Of course, the new Google Pixel Watch will also feature the usual Google apps, such as Google Maps, Google Wallet, and Google Home.

According to Google, it may be possible to access Google Maps offline. This means the smartwatch will be able to provide navigation even without a connected phone nearby. 🗺

So you can easily receive notifications, navigate around town, save virtual cards and tickets, and control your smart home devices all from your wrist.

What about the fitness tracking and health features?

At Google’s 2022 I/O keynote event, it was made clear that the Pixel Watch will come with various Fitbit integrations.

Among other things, the watch is said to offer the following features:

• Sleep tracking 😴

• Activity tracker

• Pulse tracker and heart rate monitor

It should also be possible to synchronise your data from the Google Pixel Watch with your Fitbit account.

Therefore, it makes sense that Google may draw on the Fitbit's functions and sensors.

However, detailed information on the technology and the specific functions have not yet been published by Google.

We assume that the new Google Watch will have similar functions to the Apple Watch.

Is there an ECG and blood pressure function?

If the Google Pixel Watch really does have similar sensors to the Fitbit Charge 5, it can be assumed that the wearable will also be able to generate an ECG.

As far as measuring your blood pressure is concerned, however, we are unsure if the Pixel Watch will have this function. Currently, Samsung devices are the only ones that can measure your blood pressure.

Can you measure your blood sugar with the Google Pixel Watch?

There have been repeated rumours in recent years, especially with the Apple Watch Series, that wearables could measure blood glucose.

These rumours have never been confirmed so far.

Currently, there is not a single smartwatch on the market that can measure your blood glucose.

In our opinion, it is also unlikely that the Google Pixel Watch will come with a blood sugar feature.

We also doubt that the Google Pixel Watch will have blood oxygen monitoring (SpO2).

Whether the Google Pixel Watch will be able to compete with the high-quality devices from Apple or Samsung cannot yet be answered.

However, Google has already laid the foundations in recent years to become a serious competitor to Apple and Samsung.

The Apple Watch 7 is currently the best smartwatch for iPhone users, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the best choice for Android users.

Google has not only bought Fossil's smartwatch technology for $40 million USD in 2019, but also the entire Fitbit group for $2.1 billion USD.

Google definitely has the necessary expertise and important resources at its disposal to be able to bring a top smartwatch to the market.