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Google has both the ambitions, the financial strength and the support of the major fashion and technology brands to achieve this. The only thing holding him back now? The very basis of Wear OS smartwatches – the technology inside. But with a new Qualcomm on-chip system this year, specifically designed for use in wearables, and not a scaled-down version of a mobile SoC, it seems that Google might be able to launch a product – or maybe same three – which could reinvigorate the interest for Android smartwatches. So, let's see what's in the store
Three Pixel Watches?
Wear OS – Android Wear redefined with Wizard at the Bar
One of the things that Google probably wants to show with the Pixel Watch (es) is not that he can design hardware in-house (this has already been proven), but that the new OS and revamped Wear OS is a competitor di watchOS and Tizen. And what better place to do that than on the in-house developed hardware and the Google Assistant in the foreground?
19659009] Of course, just talking to your watch does not cut it, and that is why Google strives to make the Wizard on Wear OS as smart and as complete as possible in his answers. The less time you spend gliding on a 1-inch screen and asking questions – the better. For example, if you ask questions about the weather, you will get not only current forecasts, but also several days ahead.
In addition, Google Assistant also has a voice on Wear OS, so you won. Even having to look at the screen to get answers to some questions. If your smartwatch is equipped with a built-in speaker or if you have paired Bluetooth headphones, you can simply ask your question and get an answer through your headphones.
Improved Health and Fitness Tracking
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Qualcomm's New High-Performance Hardware
The new chip will be revealed this fall, alongside a flagship smartwatch to show its improved capabilities. "Several Partners" are expected to release Wear OS devices that incorporate the new chip before the end of the year parties until Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon Wear 2100 in 2016 – which is still used – the Android Smartwatches were powered by a modified Smartphone Snapdragon 400 chip. This was not good, and although the 2100 has changed things for the better, it needs a replacement.
Aside from the new processor, Wear OS will take advantage of new software features coming months, including a better integration Googe Assistant Google still has the opportunity to regain foothold in the ever tighter wearables market, but it will have need a new solid foundation, both hardware and software.
Price and release date
There is no release date yet announced for the Pixel watch, but if we had to make an educated guess, we would say that October is a window of likely release, such as Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL should be unveiled and released this month too. As for the price – it's no matter who guesses at this point. If Pixel phones have something to do, Google may aim for a slightly higher price with the Pixel Watch, depending on the quality of the device. On the other hand, as competition from Apple and Samsung is going well, Google can turn down the Pixel watch and try to gain a foothold in the notebook market that way. We will keep you informed for more information on Pixel watch surfaces.
Overall, 2018 announces it as a very interesting year for smartwatches. With the Gear S4 (or Galaxy Watch, or whatever) and the Apple Watch Series 4 looming on the horizon, and with a large number of Wear OS watches arriving before the holiday season, the competition ( and therefore the choice for users) should be more fierce than ever. Are you excited about the Google Pixel watch and Wear OS in general? Tell us in the comments below!
