Smartwatches and earbuds share the same weakness: batteries wear down faster than the rest of the hardware. After two or three years, a watch might not make it through the day, or earbuds may hold only a fraction of their original charge. Most people accept this cycle — when the battery fades, they buy a new one. But now with...
PHOTO: Google PixelSmartwatches and earbuds share the same weakness: batteries wear down faster than the rest of the hardware.
But now with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, you can worry less about longevity and serviceability.The Pixel Watch 4 is the first from Google designed with easier repair in mind — both the battery and display can be replaced at authorised service centres. While it's not a DIY job, it's a welcome change from earlier sealed designs. For potential Pixel buyers, this is more about reassurance that their watch won't be short‑lived.
The new dual‑chip system splits tasks between a main processor and a co‑processor, balancing performance with efficiency. On the software side, Google leans heavily on AI for more accurate sleep tracking, automatic activity recognition, and context‑aware smart replies that let you answer messages without typing.The Pixel Buds 2a are pitched as affordable, but this time, they don't feel bare‑bones.
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