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Google tipped to launch three Pixel-branded smartwatches this year

Google tipped to launch three Pixel-branded smartwatches this year

Posted: 10 May 2018, 17:03 , by Cosmin Vasile

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Google tipped to launch three Pixel-branded smartwatches this year

It looks like 2018 shapes up to be a great year for Google. After officially revealing Android P earlier this week, Google is readying for yet another major event where the Mountain View company is likely to announce two Pixel smartphones.

However, according to leakster Evan Blass, Google plans to introduce its first Pixel-branded watch this fall along with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. However, those waiting for Google's own wearables to make it to market will be pleased to know the company is actually working on three different smartwatches.

Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de claims Google's first Pixel-branded smartwatches are codenamed “Triton,” “Ling,” and “Sardine.” All of them will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor and should feature more efficient battery consumption.

Unfortunately, it's yet unclear whether these are just different sized versions, multiple variants with and without LTE support, or completely different models. Hopefully, we'll learn more about Google's plans for the wearable market sooner rather than later.

source: Evan Blass (Twitter), Winfuture.de (translated)

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posted on 10 May 2018, 17:45 5

1. apple-rulz (Posts: 929; Member since: 27 Dec 2016)

With Googles AI and hopefully maps onboard, if the watches look good they’ll hopefully pose a serious threat to the Apple Watch and upcoming Gear S4.

posted on 10 May 2018, 18:29

2. lyndon420 (Posts: 5429; Member since: 11 Jul 2012)

If the battery life is dramatically increased maybe...but otherwise I doubt it will garner much interest over anything else currently available.

posted on 10 May 2018, 19:07 2

3. sgodsell (Posts: 6310; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)

If one of these watches has project soli on board. Then Google can take my money.

posted on 10 May 2018, 23:25 3

9. Feanor (Posts: 1040; Member since: 20 Jun 2012)

...because Apple Watch offers better battery life than current Wear OS watches? I don't think so.

posted on 11 May 2018, 02:55 1

11. gigicoaste (Posts: 372; Member since: 21 Feb 2016)

because Samsung watch offers the best battery on market at this time. Apple has a closed eco system can not be part of discussion.

posted on 10 May 2018, 19:08 4

4. Dr.Phil (Posts: 1977; Member since: 14 Feb 2011)

I think Google and Apple each have a majority in different markets that the other is trying hard to get into. For Apple, they now represent 50% of all smartwatch sales which will be tough for Google to crack. Conversely, Google has a 20% share in the smart speaker segment that Apple is barely able to compete in at the moment.

posted on 10 May 2018, 20:27 2

5. gamehead (Posts: 810; Member since: 04 Jul 2017)

I look forward to them if this leak is true

posted on 10 May 2018, 20:28 1

6. djcody (Posts: 169; Member since: 17 Apr 2013)

I will buy smartwatch when battery life will hold for a week with heavy use and 2 weeks with mix to light

posted on 10 May 2018, 20:44

7. PenTiltoKet (Posts: 552; Member since: 18 May 2016)

Me too.
I've been itching to buy one.
But i will only buy WHEN the cpu is ultra efficient (10nm/8nm), and the battery is good for 1-2 weeks.

Because I'm not planning to buy smartwatch in every 2 or 3 years.

posted on 10 May 2018, 21:43 2

8. Sparkxster (Posts: 661; Member since: 31 Mar 2017)

If the pixel watch can last at least 3-4 days before needing a charge then I will want one.

posted on 11 May 2018, 00:40 1

10. japkoslav (Posts: 557; Member since: 19 Feb 2017)

It better has a killer battery life!

posted on 11 May 2018, 08:38 2

12. Sakeem (Posts: 717; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)

If this is done right, and by right I mean great battery life, not bulky, no flat tires, NFC, etc.....then I may buy my first smart watch.