- Google is scheduled to host the Made by
Google event on October 4 in New York. - The tech giant will launch the
Pixel 8 series and thePixel Watch 2 at the event. - Google has announced that the
Pixel Watch 2 will be launched in India on October 5.
To recall, the original Pixel Watch, which was launched along with the Pixel 7 series was not launched in India. Google has now posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the Pixel Watch 2 will be available in India exclusively via Flipkart.
Google has not revealed any information about the price and specifications of the device. However, the company has revealed some of the design elements in its video.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is expected to feature a similar design as its predecessor. It is, however, expected to come with minor changes, both to its exterior as well as interior.
The Pixel Watch 2 will come with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. To recall, the Pixel Watch was launched with a 5ATM rating. The crown on the Pixel Watch 2 has also been tweaked when compared to its predecessor.
The Pixel Watch 2 is expected to be equipped with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus chipset and run on WearOS 4. The smartwatch is expected to feature an aluminium body.
The upcoming smartwatch is expected to offer a battery life of 24 hours with the always-on display enabled.
Increased competition for
The Pixel Watch 2 will take on the recently launched Galaxy Watch 6 and the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 in India. The Galaxy Watch line-up has so far been one of the only premium mainstream smartwatches in India.
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