Fans did not expect this

There is some sobering news about the new Pixel Watch 3 from Google: the smartwatch will only receive security updates for three years. This announcement will likely disappoint many users, as Google is much more generous with its Pixel smartphones.

Google Pixel Watch 3: Only three years of updates

Google has announced the update plans for the new Pixel Watch 3. According to this, the smartwatch will be Only receive guaranteed security updates for three years, until October 2027 (Source: Google Support). Google has not revealed whether there will be new features or major operating system updates during this time.

With this, Google is setting the Disappointing update policy of the previous models The first and second generation of the Pixel Watch were only supported for three years. This is in stark contrast to the new Pixel smartphones, for which Google now promises seven years of updates.

Also compared to the smartwatch competition Compared to Samsung and Apple, the Pixel Watch 3 performs poorly in this area. Samsung promises at least four major Wear OS updates for its Galaxy Watch 7. Apple also supports its smartwatches for longer: the current watchOS version still runs on the almost four-year-old Apple Watch Series 6.

Owners of the Pixel Watch 3 must also expect that their smart watch is already outdated after three yearsIf you want to use the latest Wear OS features and security patches, you will probably have to buy a new smartwatch.

Pixel Watch 3: Battery life exacerbates problem

The limited update time frame is not the only problem with the Pixel Watch 3. The battery life of a maximum of 24 hours is relatively short compared to the competition. After just a few years, battery performance may have deteriorated furtherso that the watch barely lasts a whole day. Particularly annoying: Google does not offer battery replacement. Users cannot even ensure a longer lifespan themselves.

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