In more ways than one, the Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to be a pretty massive update. While design and chipset remain largely the same, new leaks have just confirmed that the Pixel Watch 4 will fix the biggest issues with its predecessor – repairability and safety features.
If multiple reports are to be trusted, the Pixel Watch 4 will finally become official on August 20 just around the time of the Pixel 10 series. Some early renders and spec leaks suggested a small hardware upgrade, a little bigger battery, a brighter screen and the addition of a co-processor, but still using the old processor.
But the most significant upgrade isn’t visible on the exterior — it’s internal. Not even seen in Google wearables to date, the Pixel Watch 4 should be fixable! The next smartwatch to join the Pixel family is the Pixel Watch 4, and a new Android Headlines leak claims its battery and glass can be swapped out for new ones, pushing for a more sustainable product.
Don’t know much else apart from obviously iFixit got the PW1 and PW2 and destroyed them in not surprisingly “Absolutely non-repairable piece of high-techs” (iFixit’s words) as they were said to be electronic trash after just one simple hardware fault.
This renewed focus on repairability has the potential to be a turning point for Google’s smartwatch strategy, placing the weight behind longevity and environmental responsibility. The Pixel Watch 4 seems to have all the worries regarding sustainability and device lifespan taken into consideration.
On top of that however, the Pixel Watch 4 will introduce new SOS and safety features to the mix, some of which could even potentially save your life. Leaks indicate that the watch will now house some emergency tools like:
- Personal Safety features
- Crash detection
- Fall detection
- Emergency SOS
- Satellite SOS communication
This improvement could turn the Pixel Watch 4 into a much more effective health and safety companion, particularly for when you’re off-grid and without regular mobile connectivity.
Another health-related feature that the Pixel Watch 4 would allegedly support is 24/7 SpO2 monitoring that could be employed to detect breathing anomalies during sleep or physical activities. This health-monitoring feature is anticipated to be discreet, offering users superior TRACKING with NO invasive sensors or bay sensors.
So far as design is concerned, there doesn’t seem to be a massive difference between the Pixel Watch 4, which retains a familiar circular shape, and the Pixel Watch 3. But brighter imaging and a slightly larger battery for longer runtime is something users have to look forward to.
TL;DR: For all that it may just seem like a small external step up, inside, the Pixel Watch 4 makes important strides — not just in terms of repairability, sustainability, and personal safety. With it due to launch in August, all eyes will be on Google to see if these updates add up to Pixel Watch 4 being the most real world friendly smartwatch in its range.
