What you should know
– Google released its second generation Pixel Watch with the latest WearOS 4
– Six exclusive watch faces from Pixel Watch 2 are now available for the original Pixel Watch
– The new watch faces are Adventure, Analog Arcs, Analog Bold, Large Scale, Digital Bold, and Rotation
– Google is working on an update for the Watch companion app to notify users when their smartwatch reaches full charge
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Google has recently released its second generation Pixel Watch alongside the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This new watch comes with the latest WearOS 4, offering several enhancements including new watch faces. Now, the exclusive watch faces that were initially available only for the Pixel Watch 2 are making their way to the original Pixel Watch, bringing a fresh look to the first-generation smartwatch.
While the WearOS 4 update brought new safety features to the original Pixel Watch, the unique clock faces were missing. However, recent insights suggest that this is changing, with the Pixel Watch 2’s distinctive clock faces now appearing for users of the first-gen Pixel Watch. This rollout appears to be connected to a recent update of the Google Pixel Watch Faces app, specifically the November 6 build, which is still being rolled out.
The six new watch faces are Adventure, Analog Arcs, Analog Bold, Large Scale, Digital Bold, and Rotation, and each face offers customizable complications with various slots and layouts to suit individual preferences. With the addition of these styles, the original Pixel Watch now boasts a collection of 25 first-party watch faces.
For those eager to try the new watch faces, they can check the companion Pixel Watch app on their phone to see if they are available for their first-gen smartwatch. If the new faces are not immediately accessible, users may need to wait a little longer as the update continues to roll out. Additionally, Google is actively working on an update for the Watch companion app, which will notify users when their smartwatch reaches full charge, providing a practical enhancement for both first and second-generation Pixel Watch users.
