There’s life in the old dog yet – even more Google event leaks surface

Google has dismissed rumours that it's working on a Pixel Watch for a 2018 launch

The Google Pixel watch prioritises striking looks over stamina

Sleek design; Mostly solid HR and GPS tracking; High-quality haptics;

Under 24-hour battery life in always-on mode; Slightly too expensive; Ruggedness traded for style;

Google’s inaugural smartwatch promises: “Help by Google, Health by Fitbit”

Minimal styling stands out from other smartwatches; WearOS is user-friendly and shows promise; FitBit health tracking is accurate and extensive;

Only one size, which can look small on many wrists; Battery barely scrapes a day with always-on screen; Display bezel is very chunky;

Diseño impresionante; Fácil de usar; Repleto de características; Buen rendimiento;

Duración de la batería; Conjunto de chips antiguo; Detección de entrenamiento adecuado; Sin carga inalámbrica Qi;

Stunning design ; Easy to use ; Smooth performance ; Packed with features;

Inconsistent battery life ; Old chipset; Lacks proper automatic workout detection ; No Qi wireless charging;

Design époustouflant; Facile à utiliser; Performances fluides; Nombreuses fonctionnalités;

Autonomie lunatique; Puce ancienne; Pas de détection automatique des séances d’entraînement; Pas de charge sans fil Qi;

Google, a technology giant, has released its long-awaited and much-hyped Pixel Watch smartwatch to accompany its desirable flagship Pixel 7 smartphone series. This sentence gives you get an idea of the importance and level of expectation on Google’s shoulders here. And given how long we’ve been waiting and the sheer ability of all the companies involved, the Pixel Watch should be Google’s Apple Watch moment. Except it’s not even close. This is what it’s like, and where it all goes wrong. The Pixel Watch is definitely a watch. It has a circular case, a crown on the side, and a strap to secure it to your wrist. It is devoid of design flourish or extraneous visual garnish, and while there is a button on the side of the case, it’s flush and hidden from view, so you forget it’s there. It’s all very minimalist, but not in a good way. By avoiding anything approaching a personality or character, Google has made the Pixel Watch too simple. I don’t feel anything when I look at it. Actually, this...

Very comfortable to wear; Fitbit app is comprehensive;

Short battery life; Only one size; Missing health tracking features;