Google’s upcoming event will unveil the Pixel Watch 3, and recent promotional material leaks by Android Headlines have provided insights into its features and enhancements.
Pixel Watch 3: Display and Battery Life -
The Pixel Watch 3 will feature Google's Actua Display, boasting up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness on both models.
- 41mm Model - Charges 20% faster, offering around 24 hours of battery life with the always-on display or up to 36 hours in Battery Saver Mode.
- 45mm Model - Charging speed details are yet to be confirmed.
Box Contents -
The package includes the watch, band, and a USB-C charger, similar to last year’s model. Both versions come with two band lengths for the Active Band, available in small and large sizes.
New Functionalities -
Users can now view Nest Doorbells and Cameras on their wrists, offering convenient access to home security feeds.
Health and Fitness Metrics -
A new Morning Brief feature will summarize key health and fitness metrics each morning, including sleep quality and readiness score. The readiness score reflects your body’s condition and helps manage training intensity. A new Cardio Load feature will also measure heart strain, contributing to the readiness score.
Fitness and Running Features -
The Pixel Watch 3 is designed for runners, offering custom run-building, saved workout access, and audio and haptic cues for pacing. It provides insights on cadence, stride, and vertical oscillation to improve running form.
Colour Options and Bands -
According to Android Headlines, the Pixel Watch 3 will come in the following options:
- Matte Black Aluminum with an Obsidian band
- Polished Silver Aluminum with a Porcelain band
Additional colours -
- 41mm - Champagne Gold Aluminum with a Hazel band
- 45mm - Matte Hazel Aluminum with a Hazel band
Available Bands -
- Active Band: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz (41mm only)
- Active Sport Band: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Coral, Moondust, and Wintergreen
- Woven Band: Ivy, Porcelain, Lemongrass, Peony, Bay (41mm only), and Sage (41mm only)
- Metal Links Band: Matte Black and Brushed Silver
- Crafted Leather Band: Obsidian and Moondust
- Performance Loop Band: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, and Wintergreen
Exclusive to the 41mm Model -
- Stretch Band: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Sage, Wintergreen, and Rose Quartz
- Metal Mesh Band: Matte Black, Champagne Gold, and Polished Silver
- Metal Slim Band: Matte Black, Champagne Gold, and Brushed Silver
- Two-Tone Leather Band: Charcoal, Porcelain, and Bay
All bands will be available with the watch, except the Performance Loop Band, which is scheduled to launch in late October.
Launch Date -
The Google Pixel Watch 3 will be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 13, alongside the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. There may also be announcements of a new Google TV streaming device and a Nest Thermostat.
