Google Pixel Watch 3 could give us the larger model we’ve always longed for
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is one of the best looking smartwatches out there, but its successor could finally solve one of our biggest issues with the series: a lack of larger size options.
The Pixel Watch 2 continued Google’s one-size-fits-all approach to smartwatches, offering just a single 41mm version. But according to a 9to5Google Source: Google plans to launch the Pixel Watch 3 in two different sizes.
At this point we don’t know what those two sizes will be. The larger variants of the Pixel Watch’s rivals all have slightly different sizes; For example, the largest Galaxy Watch 6 is 44mm, while the Apple Watch Series 9 offers a 45mm version in addition to its 41mm model.
But whatever the final dimensions of the larger variant of the Pixel Watch 3, it seems like it won’t be functionally different from the standard model. 9to5Google says it is “not yet aware of any plans” from Google to offer additional features on the larger version, other than a screen or a possibly larger battery.
We haven’t heard any further rumors about the Pixel Watch 3 either, which isn’t too surprising considering the Pixel Watch 2 isn’t coming out until October 2023. But a strong possibility, based on patents, is that the next version will appear. big on gesture control. While that would be useful, we also have a few more pressing things on our wish list.
Our Pixel Watch 3 wishlist
In our guide to the world’s best smartwatches, we labeled the Pixel Watch 2 as “the best watch for style”, thanks to its charming pebble-like design and round screen. But there are still a few adjustments we would like to see in the successor.
Firstly, smaller bezels and improved battery life would be at the top of our list, although the latter may be limited to that rumored larger model. We’d also like to see an improved screen to match the Galaxy Watch 6’s 60Hz AMOLED display.
We also found Google’s strap attachment system on both Pixel Watches to be a bit fiddly, so it would be good to see that refined next time. And another improvement would be to make the Pixel Watch a little more robust and durable, without compromising that beautiful design.
The rumors of gesture recognition could help with the latter, as they could even result in a buttonless design. Google’s patents describe new sensors on the side of the watch that can detect presses, taps and pinches.
Still, as we know, patents often don’t see the light of day in hardware releases, and we’ll have to wait until just before the launch of the Pixel Watch 3 (possibly later this year) for clearer details on what to expect from Google. next smartwatch.