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What do you want from a Pixel Watch 3? (9to5google.com)
submitted 9 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/android@lemmy.world
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  • Google is reportedly working on two sizes for the Pixel Watch 3 to address complaints about the small screen.
  • The author suggests shrinking the bezel to allow for a bigger canvas and improving the battery life.
  • They also mention the need for advancements in health sensors, customizable quick settings, and more advanced features for sports and endurance.
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[-] dmtalon@infosec.pub 11 points 9 months ago

I wear a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar, which is a large watch with pretty incredible battery life. I can run outside (aka GPS) 5x a week and it still lasts 10 days between charges.

I got the Pixel watch 2 as part of the Pixel 8 pro deal, tried selling it unopened for a while but after Christmas I opened it to try it out. I really loved all the smart features above and beyond my Garmin. My Fenix gets notifications and can do simple (preconfigured) replies to msgs, but that's it. So the Pixel watch's "smarts" were cool. but the rest is bleh...

Good:

  • Display color/brightness
  • Smarts, integration with Pixel
  • taking calls (part of above I guess)

Bad:

  • Size. It's way way too small for me
  • Battery (see above)
  • Having to have two apps (Pixel Watch and Fitbit aps is just stupid)
  • Weirdness with controlling phone notification sounds when the watch is being worn
  • No easy way to sync steps tracking to Garmin, so basically while I tested this I wore two watches, since I wanted to keep my data going to Garmin
[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

What smart features did you enjoy?

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