What you should know
- Google has confirmed it will provide at least three years’ worth of software updates to the Pixel Watch.
- The company’s initial smartwatch will get updates until October 2025.
- Updates include security enhancements, feature drops, operating system upgrades, and bug fixes.
According to the company, the Google Pixel Watch will receive software updates for at most three years from the time it is made available for purchase through the Google Store in the United States.
Google quietly announced via a product documentation page(opens in a new window)You can find the Pixel WatchContinued updates will be made through October 2025 via (via). Android Police(opens in a new tab). This detail was initially left out by Google when it revealed its first smartwatch in-house last week. Now, it’s clear what Google plans to do with the wearable in terms of software support.
“Google Pixel watch will get updates for at minimum three years after the device became available on Google Store in the US.” This is according to the documentation page. Software updates are security updates for Google Pixel Watch and may include feature drops.
The Feature Drops section may pique interest among Pixel lovers who plan to purchase a Pixel Watch once it is available in stores. The wearable version of the smartwatch promises significant new features and improvements, just like the Feature Drop for Pixel phones.
Google’s language suggests that security updates might be released beyond October 2025. It is not clear how often the Pixel Watch will be updated with software updates. Google has stated that they will be available on a regular schedule.
It is quite strange that Google’s first smartwatch software support does not match the Google Pixel 6And Pixel 7Smartphones with at least five year of software updates. These updates include major Android OS upgrade, monthly security updates and quarterly Feature Drops.
Some of the The best Android smartwatchesThe, for example, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4And 5Lines, up to four years. Wear OS updates. It is disappointing that Google’s support for the Pixel Watch’s software is not available for one year.
With its stainless-steel case and digital crown and plenty of RAM and storage the Google Pixel Watch can run all Wear OS apps that you might need.
