Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch 3 will receive Wear OS updates for three years. This is in contrast to the four-year support provided for the latest Samsung smartwatches. The Pixel Watch 3 will receive updates until October 2027.
The Pixel Watch 3 will receive guaranteed software upgrades through October 2027, according to Google’s official support page. For older smartwatches, Google is also committing to a three-year software upgrade. Updates for the 2023-released Pixel Watch 2 will be available through October 2026. Updates for the Pixel Watch launched in 2022 will be provided through October 2025. Software updates include Google Pixel Watch security updates may include feature drops and other software updates.
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Google Pixel Watch 3 price in India and availability
The Pixel Watch 3 is available in Matte Obsidian, Porcelain, and Hazel models with different bands, and can be styled with various accessory bands. The Polished Silver case features a Rose Quartz band, while the 45mm model comes in Obsidian and Porcelain with a new matte Hazel Aluminum case. The price in India is Rs 39,900 for the 41mm model with Wi-Fi connectivity and Rs 43,900 for the 45mm display. The device can be purchased via Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Croma retail outlets.
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Pixel Watch 3 Specifications
The Pixel Watch 3 is a smartwatch with two display sizes: 41mm and 45mm, featuring Google’s Actua display instead of the previous AMOLED screen. It has a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and can adapt to as low as 1 nit in dark environments. The 45mm watch has 40% more screen, while the 41mm has 10% more. Both models are more power efficient, with refresh rates ranging from 60Hz to 1Hz. The watch also has Wear OS 5, a hybrid architecture, and machine learning-based sleep detection for Bedtime Mode. Battery Saver Mode increases battery life to 36 hours in both sizes, without compromising health and fitness tracking or safety features.
The Pixel Watch 3 introduces three new features: Daily Readiness, Cardio Load, and Target Load. Daily Readiness analyses recovery biometrics like resting heart rate, heart rate variability, and sleep to provide a comprehensive fitness picture. Cardio Load tracks workouts by measuring heart rate and intensity, and tracks patterns over time to determine if you’re overtraining or under-training.
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The Pixel Watch 3 offers runners new features for setting up runs, navigating them, and tracking their progress. Users can use the Workout Builder to create custom runs, set distance, time, pace, or heart rate zone goals, and schedule interval runs. The watch provides haptic input and voice instruction, with real-time guidance powered by continuous sampling and machine learning-based heart rate monitoring. The latest version also enhances heart rate detection for the most precise running experience.
The Pixel Watch 3 introduces a new feature called Loss of Pulse Detection, which can detect heart-stopping events affecting people of all ages. This feature can automatically contact emergency agencies and send an automated message. The feature will be available in Europe in September and will be further developed with regulatory agencies.
