The Google Pixel Watch 2, along with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, are all set to be announced on October 4. But just about every detail has leaked out for the phones, and now we’re seeing a lot more about the Pixel Watch 2.
Thanks to 91Mobiles, we now know all of the new features coming to the Pixel Watch 2 this year, and that includes one feature that’s going to be rather disappointing.
On the Pixel Watch 2, Google is using a new heart rate sensor. This is supposedly the Fitbit multi-path heart rate sensor, that is going to be more accurate and offer robust heart-rate measurements, even during vigorous exercise.
Google is also adding Fitbit’s stress management system to the Pixel Watch 2. This uses body-response tracking to detect stress in the user’s body. Google is also using body-response tracking inputs from cEDA, heart-rate variability, heart rate and skin temperature to help reduce stress.
Of course, fitness and workout tracking is still a big deal on the Pixel Watch 2. And this year, it’ll be able to record seven common workouts on the Pixel Watch 2, automatically. This includes running and outdoor cycling. There’s also some new safety features, including a “Safety Check” which will allow users to schedule a timer for certain situations, and once the timer is up, the watch will prompt the user to confirm if they’re okay or if they’d like to start sharing their location or contact emergency services.
There’s some pretty bad news about battery life
One of the major knocks on the Pixel Watch last year was the battery life. Even from my time using it, I was often times having to charge it twice a day. Despite Google saying you should get 24 hours of battery life out of it. Well, Google is saying the Pixel Watch 2 is getting 24 hours of battery life again.
However, one thing that is different here, is that Google is saying “with always-on display”. That was not included in the 24-hour metric last year. So we might see better battery life than last year, if you turn off the always-on display. But don’t expect it to be much better, or on the same path as what the Galaxy Watch 6 offers.
2023-09-25 15:04:59