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So, we talked about the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, as well as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the name of which I swear will be even more memorable to me, but that's not all. " Made by Google" as an event has always been about something much bigger. Over the past few years, we've seen the company show us its new Pixel Watch, and in some cases, er, we've also seen some Buds headphones, and it looks like those are also in the pipeline for this year. Now, to be honest, these, uh, last two products, the Buds and the Watch, have always been these, uh, nice things that I always thought were, uh, too small or too tiny to be my daily vehicles. The only serious reason I would consider making a
video about the rumors is if Google was willing to change it. And here I am. I'm Ha from Pocket Now. And so, it's time for another deep dive into Google's Made by Google event and what we'll see with their wearables. Listen, if you've never used PixelBuds, I highly recommend you at least try their features, because they're pretty cool. This ability to switch between devices very easily, along with their core features, has always been beyond the competition. But yes, at the expense of sound. If there's one thing I've always wanted, it's better design, better sound, and, well, let's talk about those changes. As for the name, yes, it looks like Google is on the rise when it comes to long names, because these will
apparently be the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Perhaps the most interesting thing about their design language is that they may be bringing back the wing design that was on the original PixelBuds. The new images shared by Onak show the headphones with a small protrusion opposite the earcup. The new wing is less noticeable than the original stabilizer bar, which, if you recall, causes discomfort when worn for long periods of time. Hopefully the new design will be more comfortable, although I struggle with the idea that, um, the images don't make the wing optional.
Personally, I don't feel like I need it. The change I praise is that I notice that the rest of the headphone body is thinner than before. I would call it a more refined approach, which, ahem, is quite desirable, given their cumbersome past. So yes, a thinner profile with wings seems to be the right way out, at least visually. In any case, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will also have larger grilles that match the color of the headphones, as opposed to the black grilles on the previous model. The headphones also come in several colors: gray, white, green, and pink. Even the exterior design of the case remains mostly the same: an egg shape and a front LED indicator.
Spigen's leaked images suggest the case may feature a similar USBC port, possibly an auxiliary speaker to help locate them Find My Device feature. Unfortunately, for those wondering how else these headphones will differ from the existing pair, it's hard to say yet. None of this has been announced yet, but I will be keeping an eye on developments. If you're wondering, they're rumored to be priced at $229, which is roughly $ 219 or $249, which, considering the price difference, is about $30 more than the PixelBuds Pro in 2022. And despite the higher price, they're still $30 cheaper than the AirPods Pro and the upcoming Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Rumors about colors: brown, porcelain, winter green, and small or piano. Can we just call them pink?
Anyway, now on to the Google Pixel Watch 3, but it seems like this time it finally deserves the title of a series. For the past two generations, I've been asking for a bigger watch, as the current one seriously looks like a small coin on my large wrist. And it looks like it's finally happening, but with some additional improvements, as well as some features. The new watch will reportedly have thinner bezels, which means, um, more screen space. This means that even with the smaller 41mm variant, you'll have 10% more screen. However, I'm most excited about the larger 45mm version, which will offer a whopping 40% more screen real estate than, ahem, what we've seen before. And of course, this raises the question of how the OS adapts to a larger display,
especially for watch faces, and some leaks shed light on this. One of the new Pixel Watch 3 watch faces displays the time in pill form, ahem, on the left side, with two slots for complications directly above and below it. Three more complications are located radially on the right side. This five-slot version is designed for the 41mm Pixel Watch 3, while the benefits and complications actually apply to the 45mm variant. It will have four slots for arc complications, making a total of nine slots, up from the eight we had on the Adventure's analog arc dial. Another new dial for the 45mm version features an analog design with four circular slots in the middle.
This design incorporates four arc complications, while also displaying five-minute increments around the perimeter. In addition to these watch faces, the extra screen space is used by apps like Pixel Camera. The app now has photo and video switching options on the left edge of the screen, making them easier to access compared to the additional menu in previous versions. The Pixel Watch 3's display will also apparently be brighter, reaching 2,000 nits compared to 1,000 on the Pixel Watch 2, which I complained a lot about when I used polarized sunglasses in my Tik Tok videos during testing. It will also be more sensitive than before, although it's unclear how this improvement will work. Now, the second biggest complaint about the previous
Pixel watches was battery life. Historically, it has barely lasted a day of use, and that's for those who don't exercise much, which is, yes, ironic, given its origins as a Fitbit. Some of us saw light at the end of the tunnel earlier this year, as devices based on W OS 4, such as the OnePlus Watch 2, claimed up to 100 hours of battery life thanks to a hybrid interface, and Google was involved in the process. The thing is, a new leak shows that the Pixel Watch 3's battery life will, unfortunately, be the same as its predecessor. The 41mm and 45mm Pixel Watch 3 models will reportedly only offer a meager 24 hours of battery life with the always- on display feature, which already paints a
disappointing picture. Reports mention that the watch will have a power saving mode that could extend the battery life to 36 hours, but this really puts a damper on how the watch is supposed to behave. If you have to turn off half or most of the features and power saving mode just to get through the day, then what's the point of choosing this watch over any other alternative, especially at the competitive prices we have from competitors today? The report also mentions that the Pixel Watch 3 will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset and, yes, again, not the Plus variant, which would help with battery life. OS 5 will include power optimizations, and Google has said that the marathon will consume up to 20% less power compared to W OS 4 offerings. I
mean, to clarify, of course, the Pixel Watch series has always had a coprocessor to measure heart rate in beats per second, but we're not sure if there are any improvements, to be honest Additionally, the Pixel Watch 3 will have 20% faster charging compared to the 41mm Pixel Watch 2, which used the same USBC charging cable and contacts as last year. As for the software, we hear about future improvements. The watch will have a new app grid layout that ships with the OS, which, yes, was to be expected. Unique improvements include that the Google Maps app will reportedly support offline maps, and the Wallet app will support quick access to public transportation. The Google Home app will allow two-way conversations with Nest cameras, which is
pretty cool. And the Pixel Camera app will let you switch between photo and video modes. Fitness is now a key focus for the Google Pixel Watch series, and new leaks suggest that the Pixel Watch 3 will have new Fitbit features, especially for running. The new feature includes advanced running metrics that will help runners track progress in their performance, similar to what we've seen from Garmin and the new Watch OS 10 from Apple Watch, which is coming soon. The Pixel Watch 3 will allow users to save their own runs and workouts, and this will help them beat personal records. The watch will provide audio and haptic cues and tell runners when to sprint, cool down, or maintain the pace they're currently displaying on the screen, which, yes, is a
Watch OS 9 feature as well as a Garmin feature. The new running UI is similar to the training UI from the Pixel Watch 2. Now, the Pixel Watch 3 will also help runners improve their technique by providing information on cadence, stride, and vertical oscillation, which, honestly, I've never used on any other watch. And then Google will also update some Fitbit features, such as readiness and user interface, cardio indicators to help users know if they are exercising too much or too little. And then we can also expect a new morning briefing that will provide users with a summary of important health and fitness metrics, including a readiness score and sleep data. Perhaps more interestingly, reports suggest that you won't need to pay for a
Fitbit premium subscription for some of these benefits, leaving paid access for AI-based running and workout recommendations, which will likely include Peloton instructors. When it comes to pricing, we have bad news. Reports suggest that the Pixel Watch 3 with LTE could be slightly more expensive. The starting price for the Bluetooth variant will remain at $350, the same as the Pixel Watch 2. And yes, we're talking about the 41mm variant for $50 more than the 45mm variant. And those who want to upgrade to LT will have to pay $4.49 or $499, respectively. Yes, quite expensive compared to the world of OnePlus Watch 2. In conclusion, it's hard to deny that companies have been taking active and aggressive measures lately
. We're not just getting products earlier, we're getting more of them. On the one hand, we've seen Samsung with foldable devices, watches, and headphones. And here we have Google with regular phones, wearables, watches, and headphones. Not only have the launches come earlier than we've seen before, but we also have a whole host of pushbacks for the development of artificial intelligence. And yes, it's interesting to see how this will affect the watch and headphones, as the rumors don't actually confirm this. Regardless of what happens, I like that Google is finally offering something new for headphones. I don't know how I feel about the larger and more expensive Pixel Watch if the battery life isn't the same, but then again
, these are just rumors. Made by Google is still a few weeks away from release, and, uh, it 'll be interesting to see what actually happens. Stay tuned, we 'll be covering everything from Mountain View. In the meantime, let us know what you think about the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds in the comments below. While you're here, follow us on social media and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss more similar videos. You can also follow me under personal nicknames to see how I want to like this product again for the third time. Please like this video if you liked what you saw. I am Hello.
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