Google has resumed the rollout of Wear OS 5 for Pixel Watch models after pausing it due to issues like bricked devices and blank screens. The November update is now available for Pixel Watch 1, 2, and 3, although the Pixel Watch 3 only receives a security patch. The next major update is not expected until March 2025, indicating a significant gap between updates. The update also addresses a watch face loading issue for the Pixel Watch 2.
Google has announced that the latest update for the Pixel Watch series, including models 1, 2, and 3, will be the last until March 2025. The November update resumes the Wear OS 5 rollout for earlier models and provides a security patch for the Pixel Watch 3. Google has not disclosed the reason for the delay in updates, leading to speculation about potential issues with Wear OS 5 or alignment with the Android 16 schedule. Users are advised to enjoy the current update as no further updates will be available for the next few months.
Google has resumed the rollout of the Wear OS 5 update for the Pixel Watch series, including the Pixel Watch 1, 2, and 3, after pausing due to issues that caused devices to brick or display blank screens. The November update, confirmed by Google and scheduled by Verizon, includes security patches and fixes for various bugs, such as watch face loading issues and Bluetooth connection problems. The update is identified by build number AW2A.241105.012.
Google's wearable tech, the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro, received significant updates in 2023. The Pixel Buds Pro now feature spatial audio with head tracking, a 5-band EQ, and Bluetooth Super Wideband when paired with Pixel 8 devices, among other improvements. Google also introduced a web app for Chromebook users to manage their Pixel Buds Pro settings. The Pixel Watch's updates included Fall Detection, SpO2 tracking, and advanced health features surpassing the Fitbit Sense 2. Both devices saw app enhancements, with notable updates to Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and YouTube Music for Wear OS. Despite aggressive holiday discounts on the Pixel Buds Pro, recent software updates suggest Google is still invested in the current hardware, potentially hinting at a different market segment for future headphones.
