The Pixel Watch 3 is a

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designed, developed, and marketed by

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as part of the

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product line. It is the successor to the second-generation Pixel Watch. The Pixel Watch 3 was officially announced on August 13, 2024, at the annual

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event, and was released in the United States on September 10.

History

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'' reported in January 2024 that Google was planning to release the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes. The device was approved by the

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(FCC) in July of that year. Google officially announced the Pixel Watch 3 on August 13, alongside the

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, and

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, at the annual

event.

Specifications

Design

The Pixel Watch 3 retains the same basic design as the prior Pixel Watch 1 and 2 and is marketed in two sizes, 41 and 45 mm in diameter. While the 41 mm watch matches the size of prior Pixel Watches, the bezels are slightly smaller and there is 10% more display area. The 45 mm watch has 40% more display area compared to prior models. For each size, the maximum brightness is 2000 nits.

Software

References

External links

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