Belkin unveils a new UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock at CES, designed to be compatible with various puck-based smartwatches like Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch, featuring a 25W Qi2-certified charger, along with new magnetic power banks and a charging case for Nintendo Switch 2, with availability starting early 2026.
A bug in Wear OS 6 causes third-party watch faces to freeze and overlap during transitions, creating a ghosting effect on Pixel and Galaxy Watches, including newer models. The issue stems from changes in how AOD rendering is handled, affecting third-party faces but not stock ones. Users are advised to avoid third-party faces until an update is released to fix the problem.
Google Weather on Wear OS devices, including the Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch, experienced a bug causing the app to load indefinitely or fail to download weather data. Google has since fixed the issue server-side, restoring functionality, and users are advised to restart their watches if the problem persists.
Google is rolling out an October 2025 update for the original Pixel Watch, based on Wear OS 5.1 and Android 15, focusing on security patches and bug fixes, marking the last guaranteed update for the 2022 device with no new Material 3 redesign.
Google Pixel Watch supports updates for up to 3 years from its US launch date, with the original Pixel Watch's support ending in October 2025, while newer models have longer support periods extending to 2028.
Google's Pixel Watch app has been updated with a more photorealistic icon in blue and purple, aligning with Material 3 design, and introduces a new feature carousel and improved menu styling in version 4.1, now rolling out via the Play Store.
Google's September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop introduces Material 3 Expressive, live lock screen effects, a redesigned Quick Settings, automatic navigation on Pixel Watch, and expanded LE Audio support with Auracast. It also enhances Gboard's AI tools, Quick Share, and reintroduces Androidify, aiming to make Pixel devices more personalized and seamless.
Google Clock 8.1 and Pixel apps have received a Material 3 Expressive redesign, featuring new icons, improved customization, and updated interfaces across alarms, timers, stopwatch, and world clock, with the rollout extending to all Android devices and minor tweaks to Pixel Screenshots and Pixel Watch apps.
Google is hosting its Made By Google event in New York, unveiling the Pixel 10 line, Pixel Watch, and more, with live updates and a livestream coverage starting at 1PM ET.
Leaked prices for Google's upcoming Pixel phones, watches, and accessories reveal the Pixel 10 series starting at $799, Pixel Watch models from $349, and Pixel Buds 2A at $129, ahead of Google's official Pixel event.
Google is set to unveil its Pixel 10 series, including four phones with telephoto cameras, a new Pixel Watch, and possibly new Pixel Buds at its event on August 20. The event will feature celebrity guests and live coverage, highlighting Google's latest hardware innovations.
Jimmy Fallon will host Google's Pixel 10 launch event in Brooklyn, teasing secret product drops and featuring appearances from celebrities like Stephen Curry, Lando Norris, and the Jonas Brothers, making it a star-studded spectacle with potential surprises beyond the leaked products.
Allison Johnson reviews the Gemini AI assistant on the Pixel Watch, highlighting its automatic update, usefulness for complex questions, and the humorous response to a query about pastries, while noting the challenges of AI hallucinations.
Google is set to announce its Pixel 10 series, including four smartphones and a new Pixel Watch, at an event on August 20 in New York. The lineup will feature upgraded processors, refined hardware, and new AI-powered features, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold being Google's first foldable phone, likely more affordable than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. All devices will run Android 16 and showcase a redesigned user experience, emphasizing Google's focus on AI and hardware innovation.
Google Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via the Play Store, replacing Google Assistant for some users, with full availability expected in the coming weeks for Wear OS 4+ devices like Pixel Watch and Samsung watches. The update includes new UI elements, complications, and integration features such as controlling exercise and checking health metrics, as part of a mini Pixel Drop in July 2025.