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Google Pixel Watch 2 wearable revealed

The Pixel Watch 2 features improved charging and Fitbit integration.

Donovan Erskine

October 4, 2023 7:30 AM

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Last year, Google entered the smartwatch race with the release of the Pixel Watch. Designed to work in tandem with the Pixel phones, the smartwatch boasted a minimalist design and featured an emphasis on fitness. This fall, Google is iterating upon the wearable with the Pixel Watch 2.

The Pixel Watch 2 was revealed during the Made By Google 2023 event. Once again, there is a strong emphasis on fitness with the Pixel Watch 2. It sports a redesign Fitbit app, with improved heart rate monitoring and analytical feedback on your exercise. In one example, the Fitbit app explains to a user why their latest run felt more difficult compared to ones on previous days.

The Pixel 2 Smartwatch starts at $349 and is available for pre-order today, with the first watches shipping next week. Buyers can opt for watches with Wi-Fi and LTE.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a journalist from Maryland. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge film fanatic and will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_