Google’s Pixel Watches are ringing in November with a fresh security update, just like the smartphone counterparts, although Pixel phones are also getting Android 15 QPR2 Beta update. This rollout includes all three generations — Pixel Watch 1, 2, and the new kid on the block, Pixel Watch 3. For Pixel Watch 3 owners and any savvy updaters who already snagged Wear OS 5, this November update is all about security. But for those Pixel Watch 1 and 2 users who missed out on Wear OS 5 when Google put it on pause, there’s good news: this update reportedly brings the long-awaited Wear OS 5 to your wrists.
If you’re eager to get in on the update action, pop your Pixel Watch on the charger, head to Settings > System > System Update, and give that watch icon a tap-tap-tap. This trick often speeds up the process, helping you dodge the update waiting game. Here’s the full changelog:
What’s Included
Pixel Watch 3: Security Updates and Bug Fixes Pixel Watch 1 & Pixel Watch 2: The software update includes an upgrade to Wear OS 5, including new features, numerous bug fixes, and performance updates. Play Store updates for improved camera controls, and Pixel Recorder are also available.
Google has also hinted at a surprising shift in update schedules. Typically, Pixel Watches receive monthly updates, just like Pixel phones. But after skipping October, Google announced that the next software update will land in March 2025 — a bit of a shakeup for Pixel Watch fans used to their monthly patches. Is this a sign of Google shifting to a quarterly approach for these updates? Perhaps. While monthly updates mostly bring security boosts, quarterly updates could mean more polished, feature-rich upgrades that take a bit longer to cook.
Mark your calendars for March 2025 — it could be the start of a new cadence, with quarterly updates offering something a bit more substantial for Pixel Watch users. And for those wondering what’s next after Wear OS 5, Google’s December Feature Drop promises app-level updates and maybe a little extra polish to hold you over until March.
In the meantime, make sure to snag this November update. With Pixel Watch updates in a new rhythm, this security patch might have to hold you over for a bit longer than usual.
Hillary Keverenge
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Tech has been my playground for over a decade. While the Android journey began early, it truly took flight with the revolutionary Lollipop update. Since then, it's been a parade of Android devices (with a sprinkle of iOS), culminating in a mostly happy marriage with Google's smart home ecosystem. Expect insightful articles and explorations of the ever-evolving world of Android and Google products coupled with occasional rants on the Nest smart home ecosystem.
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