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Google Officially Launches Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag

With the Made by Google event now in full force, the internet search giant has unveiled its newest wave of devices. While the main attraction for the event is the newest range of smartphones, the company’s newest accessory lineup, which will be the subject of this article. For your reference, we are talking about the […] The post Google Officially Launches Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag appeared first…

Google Officially Launches Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag

The tech giant Google made its presence known at the Made by Google event, unveiling a new line of devices. Among them were the Google Pixel Watch 5 and the Pixel Tag. The Pixel Tag, while mentioned, did not bring any significant updates apart from a new olive color option.

The Pixel Watch 5 is available in two sizes: a 41mm and a 45mm variant. Both models feature a domed Actua 360 320 ppi AMOLED display, offering a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate. The watch's frame is safeguarded by a custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, withstanding up to 5 ATM of pressure and providing IP68 dust and water resistance.

The only disparity between the two models lies in their battery capacities - the 41mm has a 332mAh cell, while the 45mm boasts a 465mAh battery. Google claims these watches can last up to 48 hours and 72 hours, respectively, on Battery Saver mode.

Charging is a breeze, thanks to the Quick Charge Dock, which can replenish the battery from empty to half-full in approximately 15 minutes. The internal components of both watches remain consistent, featuring a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated SoC and Cortex-M55 co-processor, along with 64GB of eMMC flash storage. The operating system runs on Wear OS 7.0.

Connectivity includes 4G LTE and UMTS, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax with 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, NFC, Ultra-Wideband, and Satellite SOS communication. As is common with modern smartwatches, the Pixel Watch 5 is packed with health tracking features. The most significant additions are the Insulin Resistance Trend and Blood Pressure Trend monitoring, a Health Guardian for passive monitoring, Breathing Emergency Detection, irregular rhythm notifications, low pulse alerts, and many more.

Additionally, the Pixel Watch 5 offers an upgraded fitness system, supporting over 50 exercises, tailored workouts, and enhanced tools to assist users in their fitness journey.

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