Pixel Watch 3.
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If a few cryptic signs are anything to go off of, Google’s upcoming Pixel Watch 4 could feature a repairable design. Recent reports say the device can be “taken apart,” while Android Headlines claims the latest generation “can actually be taken apart and serviced when needed,” albeit without a specific source. Google also previously acknowledged during a climate-focused conference that it was thinking about how to give users a repairable Pixel Watch, leading some to guess that its forthcoming model could be the one it was referring to.
Existing versions of the Pixel Watch cannot be repaired; when damaged, customers have no choice but to replace the entire device. The Pixel Watch 4’s probable repairability could mean that common issues such as a broken display or a worn-out battery could be fixed, but consumers will have to wait for Google’s official announcement for concrete details. That announcement is slated for August 20, when Google will host its next “Made by Google” event. More information, including what repairs will be supported and how the company will handle repair access or replacement parts, will hopefully be revealed at the event.
So far, leaks claim the watch will keep a rounded design (like last year’s Pixel Watch 3), add wireless charging, and come in 41mm and 45mm sizes with slightly thinner bezels and a thicker overall case.