Google Pixel Watch 4: AI Integration and Enhanced Features Unveiled in Major Leak

Google Pixel Watch 4: I gathered the 8 biggest rumors that make the wait worth it

There's a big chance we'll be getting a new Google smartwatch next week. We're one week away from the August Made by Google event, the tech giant's annual hardware showcase, and rumors and leaks of what's coming on this next generation of AI-infused devices are swirling. Also: I've owned every Google Pixel since the first - here's why 2025's will be different Google could debut new Pixel phones (including a foldable if the rumors are true), Pixel Buds, and maybe even a Google Pixel Watch 4, if I'm lucky. As ZDNET's wearables editor, I'm keeping my eye on the Pixel Watch 4 chatter. Also: Google will announce its next lineup of Pixels on August 20 - here's what we know While Google has kept the details of its next hardware release discreet, a few leaks give hints about what to expect with the fourth-generation smartwatch. I've contacted the company for comment and will report back if I get any confirmation. Keep in mind that these rumors are, well, exactly that. Simply rumors. The true confirmation will only come on August 20 at Made By Google, so be sure to tune in to the livestream at 1 p.m. ET for the latest. For now, let's dive into the most exciting and notable features we could see in the Pixel Watch 4. According to rumors, the Pixel Watch 4 is expected to ship in the same sizes as its predecessor: 41 mm and 45 mm. While sizing is staying the same, the smartwatch's colors are new this year. 9to5Google's Arsene Lupin unveiled a list of the Pixel Watch 4's colorways. They include Black/Obsidian, Gold/Lemon, Moonstone, Silver/Iris, and Silver/Porcelain. Another rumor suggests that the Pixel Watch 4 will keep the chipset from the Watch 3, the Snapdragon W5 + Gen 1. However, there are murmurs of a new processor entering the smartwatch: Google's M55 processor. Also: The best smartwatches 2025: I wore these for weeks and found the perfect one for your wrist This processor should enable the Watch 4 to handle five times the AI power, according to Android Headlines. The Watch 4 is going to need all the AI-processing power it can get, as Gemini arrives on the new smartwatch after debuting on the Galaxy Watch. Google is switching up its charging port, according to Android Headlines. Instead of a charger that rests on the bottom of the watch, Google is debuting a side-mount charger. The charging contact moved from the back to the left side of the watch, and this position switch might contribute to faster charging. The 41mm model is slated to get 30 hours of battery life, and the 45mm model 40, according to serial leaker Evan Blass, who posted Pixel Watch 4 leaks on X. The smartwatches will also get 25% faster charging rates, according to Blass. The Pixel Watch 3 is a hefty smartwatch already -- and the thickest I've worn. It could get even thicker, according to 91mobiles, to make room for a larger battery. The site says the fourth-gen watch has a thickness of 14.3 mm. As someone with a small wrist, this is one unwelcome change I hope won't come to fruition. The major smartwatch competitors, Samsung and Apple, have gone slimmer with their Galaxy and Apple Watches to make the devices more comfortable to sleep in, exercise in, and wear anywhere. That thinness and levity directly relate to comfort and wearability. Also: 8 settings to change on your Pixel phone to extend battery life However, battery life is a major wearability factor as well, and it's a draw for some users, so what we may sacrifice in chunkiness we make up for in an extended battery. According to the folks at Android Headlines, Google will expand its personal safety features with Emergency Satellite Communications and a Breathing Emergencies feature. The SPO2 sensor on the Pixel Watch 4 will monitor blood-oxygen levels and wave the red flag when they've gone too low. Blass's X post also reports heart rate variability monitoring. 91mobiles also spotted two new buttons on each side of the Pixel Watch 4's speaker. If I had to guess their function, I'd bet one is for a health monitor. We're seeing more on-device health functionalities debut on smartwatches. Also: Best Android smartwatches: I tested every popular watch so you can find the perfect fit Earlier this month, Samsung debuted an Antioxidant Index that is activated by pressing a thumb on the smartwatch's BioActive Sensor. The Pixel Watch 4 could be back and brighter than ever, according to Blass. A 3,000 nits display is coming to the smartwatch, Blass reports. This places its brightness on par with the recently debuted Galaxy Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. One common frustration among wearable health tech users is the device's absolute un-repairability. That could soon change. Android Headlines says that the Pixel Watch 4 could (finally) be repairable, so you won't have to replace the entire watch if your display or battery breaks. This is a great step forward for environmental consciousness, customer satisfaction, and longevity. Also: Google just gave the Pixel Watch its most important update yet - how US users can opt in Get the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter.

Big Google Pixel Watch 4 leak spills what's coming next

6 useful built-in Samsung One UI apps you're probably not using -- but you should be With less than two weeks for Google's August 20th Pixel event, the leaks just don't stop. Over the last few days, multiple leaks have given us a look at Google's upcoming Pixel devices from every possible angle. But if you are still not happy, a new Pixel Watch 4 leak leaves little to the imagination, detailing all its features and improvements. Google will market the Pixel Watch 4 with the "Precision crafted. Performance Ready." tagline. Like its predecessor, the watch will come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, with an Actua 360 display that will hit a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Other features detailed in the leaked marketing materials shared by @evleaks include support for dual-frequency GPS, which should lead to better location data accuracy, Loss of Pulse Detection, up to 40 hours of battery life on the 45mm variant, and 25% faster charging with the Quick Charge Dock. In case you missed the previous leaks, Google will again change how its next Pixel Watch will charge. While the company is still sticking to the POGO pins, it will supposedly relocate them to the left edge of the watch. And this will be accompanied by a new "Quick Charge Dock" that will make the Pixel Watch 4 a better bedside table clock when on charge. The new layout will apparently play a key role in making Google's upcoming smartwatch repairable. Plus, it will further boost the charging speed, which is always a welcome improvement. While not detailed, the Pixel Watch 4 will also provide deeper and smarter training insights, with support for 40+ exercise modes and real-time guidance. Pixel Watch 4 might come with deeper Gemini integration Gemini integration will likely be one of the standout features of the Pixel Watch 4. Leaked renders suggest you'll be able to interact with the AI-powered assistant just by raising your wrist. The watch will also use AI to offer text suggestions tailored to your response style. Additionally, Gemini on the Pixel Watch 4 appears capable of taking actions within other Wear OS apps. With the Pixel Watch 3, Google bundled two years of Google Fi wireless data for free. As per the leaked images, it will provide the same offer for the Pixel Watch 4 (LTE), which should translate into considerable savings.

Pixel Watch 4 'with Gemini' has dual-frequency GPS, Quick Charge Dock

The latest Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals how Google will be advertising the 2025 Wear OS 6 device and Gemini plays a big role. Evan Blass this evening shared marketing material of the upcoming wearable. Just like the phones, it's now "Google Pixel Watch 4 with Gemini." The tagline is "Precision crafted. Performance ready." Last year's wearable brought "Actua" from phones to your wrist. The Pixel Watch 4 has an "Actua 360" display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. Meanwhile, the new charger is officially called the "Quick Charge Dock" and is 25% faster than before. Another new Pixel Watch 4 spec from this leak is dual-frequency GPS that allows for a more accurate signal and location tracking especially in busy environments. This matches the Galaxy Watch 8, while the Apple Watch only offers that on the Ultra model. The specs table also confirms 30 hours (41mm) and 40 hours (45mm) of battery life with the always-on display enabled. The "40+ exercise modes," ECG, SPO2, breathing, HRV, and Loss of Pulse Detection are unchanged from today. Google says this is the "watch built for Gemini." You can "raise your wrist for quick AI assistant responses and personalized help," while you can "keep the conversation going with AI text suggestions that sound like you." Google will continue to offer 2 years of data for the Pixel Watch 4 LTE. This is available through Google FI Wireless for "messaging, navigation, and music on the go." Calling is not supported.

Google's Pixel Watch 4 reportedly revealed in a massive leak just weeks ahead of launch

Google is set to launch the Pixel Watch 4 on August 20, but that hasn't stopped various leaks emerging in the meantime. And now, we've just received another substantial rumor cache surrounding the device, revealing many of the new features we could see in a few weeks' time. The revelations come from prolific leaker Evan Blass, who recently posted them on X. There, Blass revealed a wide range of specs and features that could make it into Google's smartwatch, as well as some official-looking slides that might be used on the device's launch date. Among the specs are measurements, display details, battery life, and more. Blass claims that the Pixel Watch 4 will come with 41mm and 45mm sizes, an always-on Actua 360 display with up to 3,000 nits of brightness, 30 hours of battery life in the 41mm model and 40 hours in the 45mm size, plus 25% faster charging when you use a Quick Charge Dock versus the regular rate. As for sensors, Blass's posts suggest that the Pixel Watch 4 will get dual-frequency GPS, an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood oxygen monitoring, plus the ability to sense heart-rate variability. There will also be safety features, including detection of hard falls and loss of pulse. According to Blass's images, you'll get "40+ exercise modes and real-time stats" with the Pixel Watch 4, plus custom run plans and real-time guidance. It will also advise you if you're ready for a tough workout or need a rest. And the updates aren't limited to health and fitness features. For instance, if you buy an LTE model, you'll get two years of Google Fi Wireless data included for free (although this does not include calling). The Google Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is built into the watch, and it looks like it'll be on hand to help in a variety of ways. That includes the creation of "a playlist for a 10-minute-mile run," in one of the examples given. The slides also suggest you'll be able to "Raise your wrist for quick AI assistant responses and personalized help" and "Keep the conversation going with AI text suggestions that sound like you." Google seems to be promising Gemini integration with third-party wearable apps, too. Overall, this looks like a significant upgrade over the Google Pixel Watch 3 - as long as the leak proves to be accurate, of course. But with the August 20 launch date fast approaching, we won't have long to wait before we find out.