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The Google Pixel Watch 3 sitting on a rock with the Pilot Bold watch face

Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Our favorite smartwatch

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Running towards the goal The Google Pixel Watch 3 fixes most of its predecessor's woes and is packed with Wear OS tricks. It's imperfect, but trending in the right direction.

Running towards the goal

Google Pixel Watch 3: Specs, features, and buyer's guide

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Third time charmer From specs to current and upcoming Wear OS features, this Google Pixel Watch 3 buyer's guide will explain everything new and prospective buyers should know!

Third time charmer

Google's latest Gemini teaser brings its Pixel Watch integration into view

By Nickolas Diaz published

On the way Google drops a small Gemini on Pixel Watch teaser in its I/O 2025 recap email to users.

On the way
The new app drawer on Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 3

I got an early look at Wear OS 6 on the Pixel Watch 3 at Google I/O

By Michael L Hicks published

Wear OS Weekly I stumbled upon Pixel Watch 3s loaded with Wear OS 6, and tested its new scrolling, Tiles, and dynamic theming.

Wear OS Weekly
3D watch face on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Worth the wait?

By Brady Snyder published

Rumors galore The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is likely just months away, but can we expect a watch that's better than the Pixel Watch 3? Here's what we know so far.

Rumors galore
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How to enable Loss of Pulse Detection on the Google Pixel Watch 3

By Christine Persaud published

Every beat of your heart Loss of Pulse Detection on Google Pixel Watch 3 is one of the latest features to launch on the smartwatch, and it could literally save your life.

Every beat of your heart
The Google Pixel Watch 3 on a wrist showing the Steps Tile, with 10,619 steps (Goal met)

Second April Wear OS 5.1 update 'resolves' bad step algorithm issues

By Michael L Hicks published

Ctrl+Z Google's second update this month will finally align November, March, and April update users onto one version that fixes a key accuracy issue.

Ctrl+Z
The Google Pixel Watch 3 sitting atop a pair of trekking poles, with the watch face including a step count of 11,800.

Is Google's new step count algorithm any good? I put the Pixel Watch 3 to the test

By Michael L Hicks published

Wear OS Weekly Google's new step algorithm is designed for "challenging situations" where a watch normally can't track movement. Here's how it does in real life.

Wear OS Weekly
The Google Pixel Watch 3 showing "Your watch is up to date" with the November 5 security patch, next to a Pixel 9a showing the current date (April 10).

The Wear OS 5.1 update mess has me annoyed and looking for solutions

By Michael L Hicks published

Wear OS Weekly It's frustrating to be told to expect a major Wear OS update, wait weeks, then find out you were never going to receive it.

Wear OS Weekly

Loss of Pulse Detection is finally rolling out to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US

By Brady Snyder published

Safety Loss of Pulse Detection, a feature that can call emergency services if your Pixel Watch 3 can't find a pulse, is rolling out now.

Safety
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