The next Made by Google is just around the corner (August 13, to be exact), but you might not have to wait to check out the Google Pixel Watch 3. A leak from a Google source to the website Android Headlines reveals some new details about the new smartwatch.
The website received a bunch of promotional material from its Google source that showed off the specs of the Google Pixel Watch 3 and its improvements over its predecessor, the Google Pixel Watch 2. The biggest difference is the size offering, as you don’t have to settle for just one. Instead of the standard 41mm size, the Google Pixel Watch 3 will be available in 41 and 45mm.
Google is also replacing the Watch 2’s AMOLED display with an Actua display on the Google Pixel Watch 3 that’s 1,000 nits higher at its peak than the previous model. The battery can also charge 20 percent faster if you have the 41mm model. Battery life has long been an issue for the Pixel Watch line, and improvements there are mixed — Google is still quoting the same 24 hours with the Always On display, but it is touting a new battery saver mode that extends battery life up to 36 hours.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 will also have a ton of new features. It can provide live video views from Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell devices with voice support and quick access to apps like Maps and Wallet. The new watch’s features focus on fitness with workout tracking, haptic cues for jogging at certain paces, and a detailed step tracker that can measure your average pace during a walk or run. It also works with Fitbit Premium to provide a morning summary of your daily fitness metrics, access to virtual coaches, and ideas for recommended workouts.
Of course, none of this is official or confirmed yet. We won't know all the features and capabilities of the Google Pixel Watch 3 until its big unveiling on August 13.
