Google’s Pixel Watch may soon get support for ‘Find My Device’ network
Google could be rolling out a new feature to Pixel Watch owners soon, with reported references in the Pixel Watch app suggesting that Find My Device network support could be arriving on the wearable. The tech giant launched its Find My Device network for Android devices globally in April of this year. It uses a crowdsourced network of all Android users to locate smartphones and accessories, and is useful for finding lost or missing devices. The missing item doesn’t need an internet connection to be trackable. A new report suggests that the feature could be rolling out to Pixel Watch owners soon.
Google’s Pixel Watch Gets New Find My Device Support (Expected)
An APK teardown of the Pixel Watch app version 2.5.0.652251118 shows a “Find My Watch” setting, according to a 9to5Google reportThe setting would allow Pixel Watch users to remotely lock, locate, and even wipe their watch, even when the device is offline without an internet connection. It is expected to use crowdsourced networking to locate the device.
The current version of the Pixel Watch app only offers users a shortcut button to open the Find My Device app. Currently, a Pixel Watch model must also be connected to its paired smartphone or have an active cellular network in order to successfully use the Find My Device feature.
Google Pixel Watch 3 specs (expected)
In related news, Google is expected to unveil the Pixel Watch 3 soon. Previous leaks have suggested that the tech giant’s next-generation smartwatches are expected to come in a variety of size options and connectivity options. The standard Pixel 3 model could come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, with both cellular and Wi-Fi variants. There could also be a larger Pixel Watch 3XL option.
Much like the existing Pixel Watch 2, the Pixel Watch 3 is tipped to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 SoC alongside a custom co-processor. It is also expected to support an ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset. The 41mm and 45mm variants are likely to feature 2,000-nit displays with 408 x 408 pixels and 456 x 456 pixels resolutions, respectively. The smaller variant could feature a 310mAh battery while the 45mm variant could get a 420mAh cell.
