Pixel Watch 2 teaser reveals off a brand new crown and sensor structure

Google simply launched a teaser video of the Pixel Watch 2, and whereas the smartwatch appears to be like awfully much like the unique, there are some notable variations, equivalent to a brand new crown, IP68 score, and a completely completely different sensor array.

Within the run-up to its Made by Google launch occasion on October 4th in New York, Google’s been “leaking” glimpses of its upcoming Pixel lineup, together with Thursday’s closeup of the Pixel 8 Professional and the a lot smaller Pixel 8. Nonetheless, our appears to be like on the Pixel Watch 2 have been comparatively fleeting. This new video, whereas quick, is the primary time we’ve been capable of verify some actual variations when it comes to design. (Sure, I replayed the video a number of occasions and held up my very own Pixel Watch as a reference.)

For starters, the most important distinction is the sensor array. The unique Pixel Watch has a border of EKG electrodes however a skinny pill-shaped array housing the oblong optical sensors. On the Pixel Watch 2, you may clearly see a extra round design with smaller LEDs. Rumors have to this point indicated that the Pixel Watch 2 will function the Sense 2’s steady electrodermal exercise sensor, so that could be a motive for a redesign.

You too can see a glimpse of an IP68 score. The unique Pixel Watch solely had a “water resistance of 50m” score. This isn’t terribly stunning, as the unique was additionally rated for 5ATM of water resistance, which is usually what’s wanted to be thought-about swimproof. The IP68 a minimum of confirms a degree of mud resistance as nicely.

Lastly, the crown seems to sit down extra flush with the display screen. On the unique watch, you may see a small cutout. In any other case, nonetheless, the Pixel Watch 2 clearly has an identical general design to the unique. That appears to trace that any main upgrades might come from software program or inner elements. As an example, the Pixel Watch 2 is anticipated to go for the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus platform over Samsung’s last-gen Exynos chip.

In any case, we don’t have to attend an excessive amount of longer. Google says you’ll have the ability to preorder the Pixel Watch 2 on October 4th, and the corporate is internet hosting an enormous Pixel occasion that very same day.

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