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technology14 hours ago•2 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Gets a Major September Update with Offline Gemini and New Gestures

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is getting a substantial September 2026 update (CP3A.260905.002) that’s rolling out now with the August 2026 security patch. It adds Gemini-powered personalization tied to Gmail, Calendar, Search, YouTube, and Photos for tailored responses, plus proactive one-tap actions. Offline Gemini on-device AI supports fast tasks even without connectivity, while raise-to-talk improvements, major GPS-route tracking enhancements, and expanded hand gestures (including double pinch to open various interfaces and universal back navigation via wrist turn) are introduced. Some features require a Pixel 11, and updates are accessed via Settings > System > System updates.

via Droid Life|

#gemini #gestures #google

technology3 days ago•3 min saved

Pixel 11 Roundup: Mixed Upgrades and a Gadget Review Parade

Engadget’s review roundup surveys Google's Pixel 11 lineup—11, Pro, and Pro Fold—with mixed verdicts, while praising the HP Omnibook X and Pebble Time 2 as strong, restrained options; the Pixel Watch 5 is solid but still missing some features at launch. The piece also covers a slate of other gadgets tested recently (Alienware’s curved monitor, GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS, Panasonic Lumix L10, Nimble SharePower, and Sony’s wearable air conditioner) in the lead-up to IFA.

via Engadget|

#go-pro-mission-1-pro-ils #hp-omnibook-x #pebble-time-2

technology5 days ago•2 min saved

Pixel 11 Launch Promos Deliver Big Trade-In Discounts and Watch Deals

Google's Pixel 11 launch promos offer instant discounts up to $1,000 via trade-ins on older Pixel models, plus options to add a Pixel Watch 5 at a reduced price or receive up to $350 in Google Store credit. The exact discount depends on your trade-in (e.g., trading in a Pixel 9 Pro can drop a Pixel 11 Pro to about $599, with a Pixel Watch 5 for around $149.99 or up to $200 in store credit).

via Droid Life|

#google-store #launch-deals #pixel-11

technology8 days ago•17 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Delivers Gemini Power, But Launch Features Are Still Pending

Pixel Watch 5 is a solid upgrade that brings on-device Gemini, notably faster tasks, refreshed Gemini UI, improved GPS accuracy, and strong battery charging, while maintaining a similar form factor to Pixel Watch 4. Key new features like the workout builder and blood pressure/insulin trend reports are delayed until September, and some users may face a steep setup with additional app updates. The watch offers two-day battery life alongside a replaceable screen and battery, and includes handy gestures and a revamped At A Glance system, but its AI-created watch faces are more of a novelty than a necessity. Overall, it justifies the $50 price bump for many users, though upgrade from Pixel Watch 4 isn’t essential.

via Engadget|

#battery-life #gemini-on-device #gps-tracking

technology8 days ago•9 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Bets on Health Features in a Three-Way Smartwatch Showdown

Google's Pixel Watch 5 leans into health features—Insulin Resistance Trends, Blood Pressure Trends, Breathing Emergency Detection, and Gemini-powered proactive help—marking its strongest health push yet; Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 touts a BioActive Sensor and a comprehensive Vitals dashboard; Apple's Watch Series 11 centers on Hypertension Notifications and on-device AI coaching. There’s no outright winner; the best choice depends on your phone: Pixel Watch 5 for Pixel owners, Galaxy Watch 9 for Galaxy users, and Apple Watch Series 11 for iPhone users.

via Digital Trends|

#apple-watch-series-11 #galaxy-watch-9 #health-tracking

deals8 days ago•15 min saved

Pixel 11 Pro + Pixel Watch 5 Bundle Dips to $1,599 on Amazon

Amazon is offering a 1TB Pixel 11 Pro (Obsidian) bundled with a Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, Wi‑Fi) for $1,599, a $250 savings off the usual $1,849, with an extra trade‑in credit of up to $600 depending on your device; the deal runs through August 27 or while supplies last.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon-deal #deals #google-pixel-11-pro

technology9 days ago•170 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 tops Galaxy Watch 9 in hands-on fitness test

A hands-on comparison by Dan Bracaglia has the Pixel Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 9 strapped to opposite wrists during a ~35-minute walk with a manual 4,000-step count as the control. The Pixel Watch 5 came closest to the actual steps (around 4,010–4,017), and also matched distance and climb more accurately than the Galaxy Watch 9, though its pace data was slower than Strava’s. Samsung’s heart-rate readings appeared notably low. Overall, the Pixel Watch 5 wins the round on key fitness-tracking metrics, marking a new Android champ in this head‑to‑head.

via Tom's Guide|

#android #fitness-tracking #galaxy-watch-9

technology12 days ago•2 min saved

US carriers roll out Pixel 11 family and Pixel Watch 5 promos with trade-ins and credits

Major US carriers are launching substantial promos on Google's Pixel 11 lineup and Pixel Watch 5. T-Mobile offers the Pixel 11 Pro XL essentially for free with a new line and trade‑in plus plan credits (up to 36 months), while also discounting the Pixel Watch 5 (up to $300) and providing a 25% accessory bundle deal; other Pixel 11 models and the Pro Fold are available on certain plans. AT&T provides the Pixel 11 Pro free with a trade‑in of any Pixel, up to $1,350 off on the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the vanilla Pixel 11 at $11/month with no trade‑in; the Pixel Watch 5 is half off when bought online. Verizon offers up to $900 off with a trade‑in on the Pixel 11 family (vanilla Pixel 11 can be free), and the Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) can be $45/month for 48 months or free on the Simplicity plan; Verizon Business also advertises up to $900 off. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is available on T-Mobile and Verizon but carries no special discounts on AT&T. All Pixel 11 devices are FirstNet Ready. Check each carrier’s press release for full terms.

via GSMArena.com|

#carrier-deals #firstnet-ready #pixel-11-pro

technology13 days ago•6 min saved

Pixel 11 Series Lands in Stores Worldwide as Watch 5 Debuts

Google's Pixel 11 series is now officially on sale in many regions (with foldables limited in some markets); the article lists country launches and compares 11-series pricing to the Pixel 10 across the US, Canada, EU, and UK, notes that the Pixel Watch 5 is launching alongside, mentions carrier deals, hands-on impressions, and teases Google's September 15 event for Googlebooks and Android-powered laptops.

via GSMArena.com|

#google-pixel #pixel-11 #pixel-watch-5

technology13 days ago•10 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 bets on software, with health features delayed to a later rollout

Pixel Watch 5 updates are largely software-driven, offering Wear OS 7 refinements, better GPS, offline Gemini, and new AI-enabled watchfaces. However, the major health features—blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, sleep-breathing quality, and wrist-based strength cues—won’t be live until next month (and breathing-detection may need FDA clearance), leaving the $399.99 price uncertain until they land. For now it remains a solid Android smartwatch with improved hardware polish and AI conveniences, but existing Pixel Watch owners should wait for the full health-feature rollout, while new buyers can still consider it as a strong but not revolutionary upgrade.

via The Verge|

#gps-accuracy #health-features-rollout #offline-gemini

technology15 days ago•54 min saved

Pixel Watch 5's GPS Gets a Cloud-Processed Leap in City Navigation

Google Pixel Watch 5 introduces cloud-based GPS post-processing that uses 3D building models, real-time weather correction, and signal fusion to dramatically improve GPS tracks, especially in tough urban environments like New York City, with claims of roughly 2x accuracy versus Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro in tests. Real-time pace and distance aren’t reprocessed; post-processing applies after the activity. The update also adds a workout builder, weight/rep tracking, audio cues, smarter sleep features (Bedtime mode, Smart Wake), generative watch faces, and the Health Guardian suite (blood pressure and insulin resistance trends), signaling a broader Google ecosystem push. While the gains are impressive and reminiscent of multi-band GPS advances, they aren’t perfect and will vary by environment, with broader rollout to other Pixel watches likely later.)

via DC Rainmaker|

#cloud-processing #gps-accuracy #pixel-watch-5

technology16 days ago•5 min saved

Pixel 11 Series Kickoff, Honor Robot Phone Debuts, Redmi 17 Lead Week in Tech

Google opens Week 33 with the Pixel 11 series powered by the Tensor G6 (3nm) and a Pixel Watch 5, with multiple models and Aug 20 launch details; Honor unveils the Robot Phone in China featuring a motorized 4-DoF titanium gimbal and a 200MP main camera alongside ARRI video tools; Redmi introduces the Redmi 17 5G and 4G with 6.9-inch 144Hz displays and 7,000mAh batteries, running HyperOS 3 on Android 16, priced from €249 (5G) and €199 (4G); Xiaomi teases HyperOS 4 with a glassy UI and AI preloading; Redmi K100 Pro/Pro Max arrive in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and up to 1TB storage and 185Hz OLED; Sony says Xperia 1 VIII is selling strongly, especially higher-storage gold variants, citing camera performance and the continued importance of a microSD slot and 3.5mm jack.

via GSMArena.com|

#google-pixel-11 #honor-robot-phone #hyperos-4

technology19 days ago•128 min saved

Hidden Pixel savings: Google Play reveals exclusive Pixel 11 Pro discounts to Platinum members

Google Play is quietly offering upfront Pixel hardware discounts to Platinum Play Points members—up to $175 off select Pixel devices (including $150 off Pixel 11/11 Pro and $175 off Pixel 11 Pro Fold) and $75 off the Pixel Watch 5—visible in the Google Play app under Perks and stackable with trade-ins, depending on eligibility; users should compare final price after trade-ins and any plan requirements.

via Android Central|

#google-play-points #pixel-11 #pixel-11-pro

technology19 days ago•131 min saved

Pixel 11 launch falters; Google should've gone GTA-6, not Trevor Noah

Android Central argues Google's Pixel 11 reveal missed the mark: Google announced the Pixel 11 series, then spent about 1.5 hours re‑announcing them in an awkward YouTube show hosted by Trevor Noah, which pulled viewers and felt cringeworthy. Two notable moments were Joël Yawili’s on‑stage demo and the new Sign‑to‑Text feature, but overall the format lacked cohesion and impact. The piece suggests a GTA 6–style extended trailer or partnering with a streaming service to deliver a sharper, more consumer‑friendly reveal while highlighting the devices’ AI and accessibility improvements.

via Android Central|

#gemini #google-pixel-11 #launch-event

technology19 days ago•9 min saved

Pixel 11 trade-ins unlock up to $1,250 off and a Pixel Watch 5 bundle

Retailers are rolling out aggressive trade-in deals for Google's Pixel 11 lineup. The Google Store offers up to $1,250 off a Pixel 11 (via instant discounts and pre-launch coupons) and, on select models, bundles savings with the Pixel Watch 5 (up to $250 off, or a free Pixel Watch 5 with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold). Amazon and Best Buy provide additional trade-in credits (up to about $825 and $1,000 respectively), with accompanying gift cards or perks. The Pixel Watch 5 itself also has trade-in deals across stores. The Pixel 11 series is available to pre-order now and goes on sale August 20, with ongoing updates expected as new offers surface.

via Android Authority|

#google #google-pixel #pixel-11