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Pixel Watch 5 Leak Shows No Chip Upgrade, But Increased RAM
Key points
- Pixel Watch 5 codenamed "godric" in Google Play Console.
- Retains Qualcomm SW5100 chip (same as Watch 2, 3, 4).
- Features 3 GB RAM, up from 2 GB.
- Increased RAM may enable Gemini Intelligence features.
- Pixel 11 ads show a mysterious screen-equipped tracker.
- The tracker is not a Pixel Watch 5 or Fitbit Air.
- The device has an oblong display with a condensed Pixel Watch 5 UI.
- The tracker's shape is similar to Fitbit Air, look is closer to Fitbit Charge.
- Pixel Watch 1 owners received an erroneous Google Health message.
- Google confirmed the message was a bug.
- Pixel Watch 1 remains fully supported for health tracking.
- The last Pixel Watch 1 update was in October 2025.
- The update was Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15.
- The update included a June 5, 2025 security patch.
- Pixel Watch 1 ran Wear OS 3.5, Wear OS 4, Wear OS 5, and Wear OS 5.1.
- Pixel Watch 1 was guaranteed three years of updates.
- Pixel Watch 5 has Wear OS 7.
- Pixel Watch 5 has improved GPS.
- Blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking will roll out next month.
- Breathing emergency detection will call emergency services.
- Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) features a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip.
- Pixel Watch 5 has a new pyrite satin case finish.
- Pixel Watch 5 has a unified build CD5A.260611.00 for all models.
- Pixel Watch 5 codename is "goteria".
- Wear OS 7 is based on Android 17.
- Google rolled out Android 17 in June.
- The next update for Pixel Watch 5 is in September with the Q3 Pixel Drop.
- Flashing factory images on Pixel Watch 5 requires a debug adapter distributed by invitation only.
- Pixel Watch 5 has an AI watch face generator.
- The AI watch face generator uses voice commands.
- The AI watch face generator is an extension of Gemini Intelligence.
- Pixel Watch 5's first update is the September 2026 update.
- The update changes the build number from CD5A.260611.008 to CP3A.260905.002.
- The previous security patch level was August 5, 2026.
- Gemini Personalization learns from past conversations and connected Google apps.
- Proactive Suggestions turn multi-step tasks into one-tap actions in messages.
- A new "Wireless Device" from Goertek, model G8BL6, received FCC certification.
- The G8BL6 model name matches Google's pattern for first-party hardware.
- The device has Bluetooth LE and GNSS (GPS).
- The device uses a "Metal frame Antenna" for Bluetooth LE.
- The device lacks Wi-Fi.
- Blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking roll out this week.
- Health Guardian features are available on Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- First trend reports for health data will be available in early October.
- Breathing Emergency Detection is available in Europe on Pixel Watch 4 and 5.
- Blood pressure trends work by passively measuring pulse and motion patterns.
- Blood pressure trends require at least 5 consecutive days of data in a week.
- Insulin resistance trends analyze multi-week physiological data.
- Insulin resistance trends require a minimum of 7 days of data in a month.
- Insulin resistance uses Google's largest sensor foundational model.
- Google Health 5.09 is rolling out.
- Google Health 5.09 allows Cardio Load calculations from third-party workouts.
- Sleep breathing quality metrics are available on Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- Sleep breathing quality metrics show daily and monthly trends.
- Pixel Watch update adds new 3D emoji design to older Pixel Watch models.
- 3D emoji were already available on Pixel Watch 5.
- The September update brings 3D emoji to Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4.
- The September update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 includes improved gesture support.
- Fitbit Edge is a new wearable from Google.
- Fitbit Edge has a bulbous screen.
- Fitbit Edge has ECG capabilities.
- Fitbit Edge supports Google Maps and notifications.
- Fitbit Edge has a band removal mechanism.
- Fitbit Edge has a sensor stack similar to Fitbit Air.
- Fitbit Edge has metal strips for ECG readings.
- Fitbit Edge straps and casings are available in Canyon, Obsidian, and Olive.
- Fitbit Edge is a successor to the midrange Charge line.
- Fitbit Edge has a seven-day battery life.
- Fitbit Edge has an altimeter.
- Fitbit Edge supports YouTube Music.
- Fitbit Edge is a midrange fitness tracker.
- Fitbit Edge is expected to cost between $150 and $200.
- Fitbit Edge will slot between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
- Fitbit Edge runs on iOS and Android.
- Fitbit Edge will come in Rose Peach and Olive colors.
- Fitbit Edge is expected to arrive for the holiday 2026 season.
- Fitbit Edge costs —179 in Europe and 159 in the UK.
- Fitbit Edge has a 1.34-inch AMOLED display.
- Fitbit Edge has 2 days of battery life with always-on display.
- Fitbit Edge charges 24 hours of battery in 5 minutes.
- Fitbit Edge has IP68/5ATM water resistance.
- Pixel Watch 4 update version is 4.2.12.989940186.
- Pixel Watch 4 update includes Pixel Watch 5 stock watch faces: Weave, Modular, Reveal, Chronograph, and Steph Curry dial.
- Google Health 5.10 is rolling out.
- Irregular Rhythm Notifications are available in Japan on Pixel Watch and Fitbit devices.
- Irregular Rhythm Notifications check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- Readiness Score now uses additional sleep signals.
- Users can ask Google Health Coach to delete logged entries.
- Google officially teased Fitbit Edge tracker.
- Fitbit Edge will launch on October 12.
- Fitbit Edge has a wide, pill-shaped AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3.
- Fitbit Edge offers 46% more display than the Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge's 11.5mm-thick body is made from precision-crafted aluminum with nano-molding technology.
- Fitbit Edge has 40% more precise GPS versus Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge has a large button on the right side for tactile control.
- Fitbit Edge has an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, far-field skin temperature sensor, gyroscope, and red and infrared sensors (SpO2).
- Fitbit Edge uses the same magnetic USB-C charger as the Fitbit Air.
- A full charge of Fitbit Edge takes 90 minutes.
- Fitbit Edge costs $180.
- Fitbit Edge replaces the Fitbit Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge has a physical side button.
- Fitbit Edge has a replaceable battery.
- Fitbit Edge supports more than 50 exercise modes.
- Fitbit Edge lacks Google Wallet support.
- Fitbit Edge has new software tweaks.
- Fitbit Edge is a middle child of Google's wearable lineup.
- Fitbit Edge is a half-step between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
- Fitbit Edge and Fitbit Air offer AI-powered features.
- Fitbit Edge is 6.9mm wider than Inspire 3.
- Fitbit Edge has a 100% recycled aluminum case.
- Fitbit Inspire 3 has a plastic case.
- Fitbit Edge comes in olive green, black, white, and coral peach.
- A pricier orange Steph Curry edition of Fitbit Edge is available.
- Sleep breathing quality feature launched for Pixel Watch last month.
- Fitbit Air will get the sleep breathing quality feature soon.
- Fitbit Edge lacks NFC support.
- Less than 1% of Charge 6 users used NFC payments.
- Samsung's Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker leaked.
- Galaxy Fit 4 has a design similar to Apple Watch.
- Galaxy Fit 4 is a more affordable alternative to Galaxy Watch.
- Galaxy Fit 4 hardware is similar to Fit 3.
- Galaxy Fit 4 band mechanism and sensors were shown in a video.
- Galaxy Fit 3 cost $60 at launch in the US.
- Google Health 5.11 is rolling out.
- Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity detection from 10 to over 100 activities.
- Expanded activity detection is available for Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- Fitbit Edge will get expanded activity detection at launch on October 27.
- Expanded activity detection uses historical data and contextual reasoning.
- Expanded activity detection is nearly 2x more accurate.
- Expanded activity detection reduces missed workouts by more than half.
- Workouts with sustained elevated heart rate and minimum duration are automatically logged.
- A summary notification is sent to the app within 30 minutes.
- Google Health learns user patterns from confirmed or edited activities.
- Fitbit Air and Edge get blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking with Google Health Premium.
- Google Health 5.11 includes enhanced glucose monitoring features.
- Fitbit Edge has a 1.5-day battery life with always-on display enabled.
- Fitbit Edge has Pixel Watch-inspired clock faces and complications.
- Fitbit Edge's software is updated to visually resemble the new era of Google Health.
- Fitbit Edge has a baker's dozen of clock faces available.
- Fitbit Edge's complications support fitness tracking data and weather conditions.
- Fitbit Edge lacks UV index and sunset weather data points in its complications.
- Insulin resistance and blood pressure trend tracking are exclusive to Google Health Premium subscribers.
- Google Health Premium costs $100 annually.
- Google Health Premium includes access to Google's AI health coach and advanced sleep tracking.
- Blood pressure patterns are tracked without a cuff by monitoring pulse while asleep or awake.
Core Specifications Revealed
A Google Play Console listing for the Pixel Watch 5, codenamed "godric," indicates the device will use the Qualcomm SW5100 chip. This chip is the same base processor found in the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, with unchanged CPU (4x ARM Cortex-A53 at 1700 MHz) and GPU (Qualcomm Adreno 702 at 1000 MHz).
RAM Upgrade Noted
The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to feature 3 GB of RAM, marking the first increase from 2 GB since Google's initial entry into wearables. This RAM upgrade contrasts with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, which maintains 2 GB of RAM.
Potential for Gemini Integration
The increased RAM is presumed to facilitate the integration of Gemini Intelligence capabilities into the Pixel Watch 5. While the main processor remains the same, the co-processor's status is not mentioned in the listing, leaving open the possibility of an upgrade there.
Design and Comparison
A leaked image associated with the listing shows a new analog watch face incorporating Gemini's Neural Expressive design language, matching previous leaks. For comparison, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 utilizes a 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip with a different core configuration.
Updates
- Insulin resistance and blood pressure trend tracking are exclusive to Google Health Premium subscribers.
- Google Health Premium costs $100 annually.
- Google Health Premium includes access to Google's AI health coach and advanced sleep tracking.
- Blood pressure patterns are tracked without a cuff by monitoring pulse while asleep or awake.
- Fitbit Edge has a 1.5-day battery life with always-on display enabled.
- Fitbit Edge has Pixel Watch-inspired clock faces and complications.
- Fitbit Edge's software is updated to visually resemble the new era of Google Health.
- Fitbit Edge has a baker's dozen of clock faces available.
- Fitbit Edge's complications support fitness tracking data and weather conditions.
- Fitbit Edge lacks UV index and sunset weather data points in its complications.
- Google Health 5.11 is rolling out.
- Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity detection from 10 to over 100 activities.
- Expanded activity detection is available for Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- Fitbit Edge will get expanded activity detection at launch on October 27.
- Expanded activity detection uses historical data and contextual reasoning.
- Expanded activity detection is nearly 2x more accurate.
- Expanded activity detection reduces missed workouts by more than half.
- Workouts with sustained elevated heart rate and minimum duration are automatically logged.
- A summary notification is sent to the app within 30 minutes.
- Google Health learns user patterns from confirmed or edited activities.
- Fitbit Air and Edge get blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking with Google Health Premium.
- Google Health 5.11 includes enhanced glucose monitoring features.
- Fitbit Edge lacks NFC support.
- Less than 1% of Charge 6 users used NFC payments.
- Samsung's Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker leaked.
- Galaxy Fit 4 has a design similar to Apple Watch.
- Galaxy Fit 4 is a more affordable alternative to Galaxy Watch.
- Galaxy Fit 4 hardware is similar to Fit 3.
- Galaxy Fit 4 band mechanism and sensors were shown in a video.
- Galaxy Fit 3 cost $60 at launch in the US.
- Sleep breathing quality feature launched for Pixel Watch last month.
- Fitbit Air will get the sleep breathing quality feature soon.
- Fitbit Edge is 6.9mm wider than Inspire 3.
- Fitbit Edge has a 100% recycled aluminum case.
- Fitbit Inspire 3 has a plastic case.
- Fitbit Edge comes in olive green, black, white, and coral peach.
- A pricier orange Steph Curry edition of Fitbit Edge is available.
- Fitbit Edge lacks Google Wallet support.
- Fitbit Edge has new software tweaks.
- Fitbit Edge is a middle child of Google's wearable lineup.
- Fitbit Edge is a half-step between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
- Fitbit Edge and Fitbit Air offer AI-powered features.
- Fitbit Edge has a wide, pill-shaped AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3.
- Fitbit Edge offers 46% more display than the Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge's 11.5mm-thick body is made from precision-crafted aluminum with nano-molding technology.
- Fitbit Edge has 40% more precise GPS versus Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge has a large button on the right side for tactile control.
- Fitbit Edge has an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, far-field skin temperature sensor, gyroscope, and red and infrared sensors (SpO2).
- Fitbit Edge uses the same magnetic USB-C charger as the Fitbit Air.
- A full charge of Fitbit Edge takes 90 minutes.
- Fitbit Edge costs $180.
- Fitbit Edge replaces the Fitbit Charge 6.
- Fitbit Edge has a physical side button.
- Fitbit Edge has a replaceable battery.
- Fitbit Edge supports more than 50 exercise modes.
- Google Health 5.10 is rolling out.
- Irregular Rhythm Notifications are available in Japan on Pixel Watch and Fitbit devices.
- Irregular Rhythm Notifications check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- Readiness Score now uses additional sleep signals.
- Users can ask Google Health Coach to delete logged entries.
- Google officially teased Fitbit Edge tracker.
- Fitbit Edge will launch on October 12.
- Pixel Watch 4 update version is 4.2.12.989940186.
- Pixel Watch 4 update includes Pixel Watch 5 stock watch faces: Weave, Modular, Reveal, Chronograph, and Steph Curry dial.
- Fitbit Edge costs —179 in Europe and 159 in the UK.
- Fitbit Edge has a 1.34-inch AMOLED display.
- Fitbit Edge has 2 days of battery life with always-on display.
- Fitbit Edge charges 24 hours of battery in 5 minutes.
- Fitbit Edge has IP68/5ATM water resistance.
- Fitbit Edge will slot between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
- Fitbit Edge runs on iOS and Android.
- Fitbit Edge will come in Rose Peach and Olive colors.
- Fitbit Edge is expected to arrive for the holiday 2026 season.
- Fitbit Edge is a new wearable from Google.
- Fitbit Edge has a bulbous screen.
- Fitbit Edge has ECG capabilities.
- Fitbit Edge supports Google Maps and notifications.
- Fitbit Edge has a band removal mechanism.
- Fitbit Edge has a sensor stack similar to Fitbit Air.
- Fitbit Edge has metal strips for ECG readings.
- Fitbit Edge straps and casings are available in Canyon, Obsidian, and Olive.
- Fitbit Edge is a successor to the midrange Charge line.
- Fitbit Edge has a seven-day battery life.
- Fitbit Edge has an altimeter.
- Fitbit Edge supports YouTube Music.
- Fitbit Edge is a midrange fitness tracker.
- Fitbit Edge is expected to cost between $150 and $200.
- Pixel Watch update adds new 3D emoji design to older Pixel Watch models.
- 3D emoji were already available on Pixel Watch 5.
- The September update brings 3D emoji to Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4.
- The September update for Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 includes improved gesture support.
- Google Health 5.09 is rolling out.
- Google Health 5.09 allows Cardio Load calculations from third-party workouts.
- Sleep breathing quality metrics are available on Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- Sleep breathing quality metrics show daily and monthly trends.
- Blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking roll out this week.
- Health Guardian features are available on Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
- First trend reports for health data will be available in early October.
- Breathing Emergency Detection is available in Europe on Pixel Watch 4 and 5.
- Blood pressure trends work by passively measuring pulse and motion patterns.
- Blood pressure trends require at least 5 consecutive days of data in a week.
- Insulin resistance trends analyze multi-week physiological data.
- Insulin resistance trends require a minimum of 7 days of data in a month.
- Insulin resistance uses Google's largest sensor foundational model.
- A new "Wireless Device" from Goertek, model G8BL6, received FCC certification.
- The G8BL6 model name matches Google's pattern for first-party hardware.
- The device has Bluetooth LE and GNSS (GPS).
- The device uses a "Metal frame Antenna" for Bluetooth LE.
- The device lacks Wi-Fi.
- Pixel Watch 5's first update is the September 2026 update.
- The update changes the build number from CD5A.260611.008 to CP3A.260905.002.
- The previous security patch level was August 5, 2026.
- Gemini Personalization learns from past conversations and connected Google apps.
- Proactive Suggestions turn multi-step tasks into one-tap actions in messages.
- Pixel Watch 5 has an AI watch face generator.
- The AI watch face generator uses voice commands.
- The AI watch face generator is an extension of Gemini Intelligence.
- Pixel Watch 5 has a unified build CD5A.260611.00 for all models.
- Pixel Watch 5 codename is "goteria".
- Wear OS 7 is based on Android 17.
- Google rolled out Android 17 in June.
- The next update for Pixel Watch 5 is in September with the Q3 Pixel Drop.
- Flashing factory images on Pixel Watch 5 requires a debug adapter distributed by invitation only.
- Pixel Watch 5 has Wear OS 7.
- Pixel Watch 5 has improved GPS.
- Blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking will roll out next month.
- Breathing emergency detection will call emergency services.
- Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) features a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip.
- Pixel Watch 5 has a new pyrite satin case finish.
- Pixel Watch 1 owners received an erroneous Google Health message.
- Google confirmed the message was a bug.
- Pixel Watch 1 remains fully supported for health tracking.
- The last Pixel Watch 1 update was in October 2025.
- The update was Wear OS 5.1 based on Android 15.
- The update included a June 5, 2025 security patch.
- Pixel Watch 1 ran Wear OS 3.5, Wear OS 4, Wear OS 5, and Wear OS 5.1.
- Pixel Watch 1 was guaranteed three years of updates.
- Pixel 11 ads show a mysterious screen-equipped tracker.
- The tracker is not a Pixel Watch 5 or Fitbit Air.
- The device has an oblong display with a condensed Pixel Watch 5 UI.
- The tracker's shape is similar to Fitbit Air, look is closer to Fitbit Charge.
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The new Fitbit Edge fitness tracker does not include Near-Field Communication (NFC) for contactless payments. Google stated that less than one percent of Fitbit Charge 6 users utilized NFC, leading them to prioritize other features for the Edge.
Google added insulin resistance and blood pressure trend tracking to Fitbit Air and Edge devices, available exclusively for Google Health Premium subscribers. These features analyze biometric data to provide insights into metabolic health and blood pressure patterns, moving beyond basic fitness tracking.
Fitbit released the Edge, a $180 fitness tracker that updates earlier Fitbit band designs with a rounded display and improved automatic activity tracking. The device offers built-in GPS and a week-long battery life, aiming to provide a refined experience for basic health and fitness metrics.
The Fitbit Edge is a new wearable from Google, positioned between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air. It features updated software with Pixel Watch-inspired clock faces and complications, but retains a slow and clunky interface for customization.
Google Health 5.11 is rolling out to Fitbit trackers and Pixel Watch devices, expanding automatic activity tracking to 100 activities and improving accuracy. The update also introduces blood pressure and insulin resistance trend tracking for Fitbit Air and Edge users with a Google Health Premium subscription, alongside enhanced glucose monitoring features.
Google Health version 5.11 is rolling out, increasing automatic activity detection from 10 to over 100 activities for Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch devices. This update uses historical data and contextual reasoning to improve workout logging accuracy and reduce missed workouts.
Images and a video of Samsung's unreleased Galaxy Fit 4 fitness tracker have leaked online, revealing its design and band mechanism. This device is an upcoming, more affordable alternative to the Galaxy Watch series, competing with products like Google's Fitbit Edge.
Google removed NFC and Google Wallet support from the new Fitbit Edge tracker because less than 1% of Fitbit Charge 6 users utilized the payment feature. This decision allowed Google to prioritize other features like an altimeter and other requested improvements in the new device.
Google stated that the sleep breathing quality feature, already available on Pixel Watch, will be released for the Fitbit Air "soon." This feature is part of the "Your Health Guardian" suite, which includes blood pressure and insulin resistance trends.
Google released the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker priced at $180, featuring a larger AMOLED screen, aluminum case, and built-in GPS. This device offers more advanced features compared to the $99.95 Fitbit Inspire 3, including phone-free activity tracking and direct Bluetooth headphone connectivity.
Google introduced the Fitbit Edge and Fitbit Air, two new fitness trackers. The Fitbit Edge includes a screen, ECG capabilities, an altimeter, and an ambient light sensor, while the Fitbit Air is a screenless tracker focused on app interaction.
Google is launching the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker positioned between the screen-less Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. It features a larger screen, GPS with Google Maps integration, and a tactile power button, but lacks Google Wallet support.
Google introduced the Fitbit Edge, a new wearable priced at $179.99, positioned between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch. It features an OLED display, Google Health Coach integration, and improved GPS and sleep tracking accuracy.
Google has released the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker that bridges the gap between the Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air. It features a compact 1.34-inch OLED display, more health sensors than the Air, and a seven-day battery life, offering a refined option for users seeking advanced tracking without a full smartwatch.
Google has released the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker featuring a larger AMOLED display, improved GPS accuracy, and a comprehensive suite of health sensors. This device offers a week of battery life with always-on display disabled and introduces a new band swap mechanism, aiming to provide more detailed health tracking and user customization.
Google released the Fitbit Edge, a new smartwatch priced at $180, featuring a slimmer design than the Pixel Watch and improved repairability. This device offers a week-long battery life with always-on display disabled and enhanced sleep tracking.
Google officially launched the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker positioned between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5. It features a larger OLED display, improved automatic workout tracking, and an EKG sensor, replacing the Fitbit Charge 6.
Google Health 5.10 is rolling out with new features, including Irregular Rhythm Notifications for Pixel Watch and Fitbit users in Japan, and enhanced Readiness Score calculations. Users can also now delete logged entries by chatting with their Google Health Coach.
The Pixel Watch 4 is receiving an update that includes the AI watch face generator previously introduced with the Pixel Watch 5. This update, version 4.2.12.989940186, also adds several stock watch faces from the Pixel Watch 5, allowing users to create custom watch faces using AI prompts.
Details for Google's upcoming Fitbit Edge tracker have leaked, indicating a price around $180 and a 7-day battery life. The device features a 1.34-inch AMOLED display and offers advanced fitness tracking, positioning it between the Pixel Watch and screen-less Fitbit Air.
Details for the unreleased Fitbit Edge fitness tracker have leaked, showing a small screen, GPS, altimeter, and limited app support. This device is expected to replace the Fitbit Charge and will slot between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5 in Google's wearable lineup.
Images of the Fitbit Edge, a rumored midrange fitness tracker from Google, have leaked, showing a device that balances features between the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air. The device is expected to offer a seven-day battery life, built-in GPS, an altimeter, and limited app support for Google Maps and YouTube Music.
Retail listings have revealed details about Google's unreleased "Fitbit Edge" fitness tracker, following earlier leaks and an FCC listing. The device features a bulbous screen, ECG capabilities, and support for apps like Google Maps and notifications.
Google's latest Pixel Watch software update introduces the new 3D emoji design to older Pixel Watch models, aligning them with Pixel phones running Android 17 and the Pixel Watch 5. This update standardizes the emoji appearance across Google's device ecosystem.
Google Health 5.09 is rolling out with new Health Guardian features for Pixel Watch users, including blood pressure, insulin resistance, and sleep breathing quality trends. The update also allows Cardio Load calculations from workouts tracked in other apps and devices that sync with Google Health.
Google is rolling out Health Guardian features for blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality metrics to Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 this week. These features were announced with the Pixel Watch 5 and will be available for free to Pixel Watch owners, with trend reports accessible in early October.
Google is rolling out new health tracking features for Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 users, including blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality metrics. These additions expand the watches' health monitoring capabilities by providing insights based on passive data collection and advanced sensor models.
A new "Wireless Device" from Goertek, model G8BL6, has received FCC certification, indicating it is likely a Google-made Wear OS fitness tracker. The device features Bluetooth LE and GNSS (GPS), and its e-label access method matches the Pixel Watch, suggesting a Wear OS interface.
Google has rolled out the first update for the Pixel Watch 5, bringing the September 2026 security patch and new features including Gemini AI personalization, proactive suggestions, offline Gemini capabilities, and expanded hand gestures. This update enhances the smartwatch's functionality by integrating more intelligent assistance and control options directly on the device.
An opinion piece suggests that if Google releases an "Ultra" version of the Pixel Watch, it should adopt a rugged design inspired by the Fitbit Air, moving away from the current Pixel Watch's premium but less sporty aesthetic. This would address the Pixel Watch's current positioning as a fitness wearable with a design ill-suited for demanding environments.
The Pixel Watch 5 includes a new AI watch face generator that allows users to create custom watch faces using voice commands. This feature, an extension of Gemini Intelligence, enables personalized watch aesthetics despite the device retaining its previous form factor.
A review of the Pixel Watch 5 highlights that while it is a solid smartwatch, several new features like workout builder and advanced health trend reports will not be available until September. The device's hardware is largely similar to its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 4, with a minor display specification difference.
Google has released factory and OTA images for the Pixel Watch 5, featuring a single unified build (CD5A.260611.00) for all models. This change from separate builds for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and LTE models could streamline Google's internal development process.
The Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) features a new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip and improved battery life, building on the design of previous generations. These changes enhance performance and extend usage time, making the device more practical for daily wear.
The Google Pixel Watch 5 has been released with minimal hardware changes, focusing instead on software updates including Wear OS 7, offline Gemini, and improved GPS. Several significant new health features, such as blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking, are not yet available and will roll out in the coming months, with some pending FDA clearance.
Pixel Watch 1 owners received an erroneous Google Health message indicating their device would stop syncing sleep and workout data. Google confirmed this was a bug and that the Pixel Watch 1 remains fully supported for health tracking.
New Google Pixel 11 advertisements display an unknown screen-equipped fitness tracker that does not match existing Pixel Watch or Fitbit models. This device's appearance in multiple ads suggests it might be a new product, potentially a successor to the Fitbit Charge series, though Google has not confirmed its existence.
The Pixel Watch 5 has been released, featuring new proactive assistance capabilities through Gemini Intelligence and advanced health tracking with Google Health. This update focuses on delivering context-aware information, faster interactions, and improved performance for smartwatch users.
Google has released a "Stephen Curry Special Edition" for the Pixel Watch 5, featuring an exclusive band and watch face. This variant expands Google's partnership with the NBA star and targets users focused on athletics.
Google has announced the Pixel Watch 5, featuring internal hardware upgrades like a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip and increased RAM, alongside new AI-powered software features. These updates aim to improve proactive assistance and health tracking, with a focus on software refinements like enhanced 'At a Glance' capabilities.
Google has released the Pixel Watch 5, which primarily features software enhancements in AI and health rather than significant hardware changes. The updates include offline Gemini capabilities, proactive AI suggestions, and new health monitoring functions, alongside a $50 price increase.
Google introduced the Pixel Watch 5, featuring a more integrated Gemini AI experience and new health monitoring capabilities. The smartwatch can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, and offers improved sleep tracking, which matters for users seeking comprehensive health insights and more proactive AI assistance from their wearable devices.
Google has released the Pixel Watch 5, featuring a new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip, increased RAM, and offline Gemini support. These updates aim to improve processing speed and user interaction, making the device more responsive for health and fitness tracking.
Google released the Pixel Watch 5, featuring offline Gemini support, improved GPS tracking, and new health monitoring capabilities like "Blood Pressure Trends" and metabolic health estimation. The device includes a new processor and increased storage, with a starting price of $399.
Google announced its new Pixel 11 smartphone series, the Pixel Watch 5, and the Pixel Tag Bluetooth tracker. The Pixel 11 phones feature the new Tensor G6 processor, offering improved power efficiency and faster AI processing, which matters for users seeking updated mobile hardware and enhanced on-device AI capabilities.
A new leak shows a Stephen Curry edition of the Google Pixel Watch 5, featuring a special fabric band previously seen on the Fitbit Air. This variant is expected to cost €579.99 for the 45mm LTE model and includes a water-repellent coating that is not permanent.
Google released a teaser video for the Pixel Watch 5, highlighting its circular design and traditional watch appearance, contrasting it with competitors like Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch. The teaser confirms the device's design is similar to the previous model and will feature "Gemini Intelligence."
Marketing images for the Pixel Watch 5 have leaked online, detailing new specifications like increased battery capacity and confirming Gemini AI integration. The leak provides further insight into the device's health tracking capabilities and new band material before its official release.
Leaked specifications for the Pixel Watch 5 indicate it will feature a new Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated chip, an increase to 3GB RAM, and 64GB storage. These updates represent hardware changes over the previous generation, though battery life remains unchanged.
Leaked images of the Pixel Watch 5 indicate that its external design, including the case, charging system, sensor arrangement, band system, button layouts, and rotating crown, will be identical to the previous generation. This suggests Google is maintaining the established design for its upcoming smartwatch, with potential software updates like Gemini Intelligence for Wear OS.
A Google Play Console listing for the Pixel Watch 5, codenamed "godric," indicates it will retain the Qualcomm SW5100 chip, similar to previous models. However, the device is expected to feature 3 GB of RAM, an increase from 2 GB, which could support new Gemini Intelligence features.