Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
A new piece of hardware passed through FCC certification today, and the evidence points to it being a Wear OS-powered device made by Google. more…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted certification to a new piece of hardware, which appears to be a Wear OS-powered device manufactured by Google. The device, identified as "G8BL6" by Goertek, a company known for producing Pixel Buds, is characterized by its presence of a screen, accessible through Settings > System > Regulatory Information, much like the Pixel Watch.
The use of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) during testing further supports the likelihood of a Wear OS-powered device. Connectivity is facilitated through Bluetooth LE and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), or GPS, with a metal frame antenna. The device's absence of Wi-Fi raises questions regarding the platform's battery efficiency.
This filing coincides with a recent sighting of an unknown Google tracker in Pixel 11 advertising materials, featuring a vertical, pill-shaped display and a band reminiscent of the Pixel Watch. The watch face bears a striking resemblance to Wear OS complications for fitness tracking. This could position G8BL6 as a potential successor to the Fitbit Charge line, currently priced at $160 and last updated in 2023. For further updates, visit 9to5Google on YouTube.
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