The Pixel Watch 2 that Google will release in October 2023 will position itself as more than a smartwatch: it will be a full-fledged Health Tracking device.
As an extension of its predecessor, the second-generation Pixel Watch introduces considerable improvements in health tracking, safety, and performance in general.
Through these advancements, Google wants to present a more intelligent, more trustworthy product that can easily integrate into the lives of users.
Temperature Tracking Added
One of the most notable additions will be a skin temperature sensor. This allows users to take on-demand temperature readings that can be accessed in the Fitbit app. This goes beyond Fitbit’s previous watches like the Sense 2, which only track overnight temperature variations. Potential uses like menstrual cycle tracking are unclear. The sensor points to Google’s increased focus on body temperature, as the Pixel 8 Pro is also a rumour.
The Pixel Watch 2 will also gain an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor carried over from the Fitbit Sense 2 for stress management features. Combined with the temperature sensor, the Pixel Watch 2 is shaping up to be a more advanced health tracking wearable.
Revamped Fitbit Exercise Experience
Fitbit’s on-watch exercise interface is getting modernized as well, with a refreshed design that highlights your heart rate zone and other key workout stats.
This should make mid-workout glances more motivating and effective. The updated UI will blend Google’s signature aesthetic with Fitbit’s proven exercise tracking.
Major Safety Upgrades
Beyond health tracking, the Pixel Watch 2 will bring substantial upgrades to Personal Safety features. It will support car crash detection when paired to a Pixel phone, displaying medical info for emergency responders.
Full Emergency Sharing and Safety Check capabilities will also be added, enabling emergency contact alerts even when your phone isn’t present. This showcases the watch’s ability to operate independently as a safety device.
Enhanced Assistant Translations
Finally, the Google Assistant’s interpreter mode will come to the Pixel Watch 2, enabling quick access to translations right from your wrist. This resurfaces a capability that was available in early Wear OS watches but later discontinued. The seamless back-and-forth translations will further aid real-world use of the watch as a standalone device.
With major hardware improvements already rumored, the Pixel Watch 2 is gearing up to be a generational leap over the first model. The focus on health tracking, safety features, and phone-free usage paints a picture of the ultimate smartwatch companion for everyday life in 2023 and beyond. Google is clearly responding to user feedback and designing the Pixel Watch 2 to be far more capable both on its own and when paired with your other devices.
Conclusion
The Pixel Watch 2 is indicative of the vision of Google to reinvent the concept of what a smartwatch can be, and it is, at the same time, centered on wellness, safety, and convenience.
The watch does not just make it a mere accessory by incorporating innovative health monitoring capabilities and safety characteristics, as well as making it a reliable companion in everyday life.
With the wearable market steadily expanding, Pixel Watch 2 is a powerful candidate and will ensure its users enjoy peace of mind and smart living.
