Pixel Watch 3 Puts Battery to Work with Advanced Features Like Loss of Pulse Detection

Pixel Watch 3: Enhanced Features Over Extended Battery Life

The Pixel Watch 3 from Google continues to prioritize rich user experiences and additional features over extended battery life, despite the industry trend towards longer-lasting devices. Here are the key highlights:

• Dual-Chip Architecture: The watch uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 along with a Cortex-M33 co-processor to distribute tasks efficiently. This setup allows for features like Loss of Pulse Detection without significantly draining the battery.
• Improved Display: Both 41mm and 45mm models feature brighter LTPO displays capable of up to 2,000 nits brightness, with dynamic refresh rates from 1-60 Hz for better power efficiency.
• Battery Life: Despite new features, the battery is estimated to last 24 hours with the always-on display (AOD) enabled. Battery Saver mode can extend this to 36 hours.
• New Features:
  • Auto Bedtime Mode: Automatically detects when you go to bed and sets a bedtime routine.
  • Loss of Pulse Detection: Detects potential life-threatening events like cardiac arrest or overdose and alerts emergency services if no response is detected.
  • Enhanced Heart Rate Tracking: Provides more accurate heart rate data, especially during activities like running.
• Health and Safety: Includes existing features like Fall and Car Crash Detection. Loss of Pulse Detection will launch in certain European countries first, with other regions to follow after regulatory approval.

Overall, Google aims to balance advanced features and user convenience, targeting a full day of usage for the Pixel Watch 3.