After a firmware update, Google announces that the first Pixel Watch of the name will now take longer to recharge. The increase varies between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the percentage to be achieved.
Spontaneously, when software is updated, it is at least for fix bugsat best for add new features. Of course, this sometimes causes unanticipated bugsbut just one hotfix patch cannot settle more or less quickly. What we less expect, however, is an update that makes the device less efficient, and above all that it is totally assumed. This is exactly what has just happened with the first Pixel Watch named after Google.
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The firmware (firmware) of the connected watch released in October 2022 was indeed updated recently and this resulted in a increased cooldowns. And no, it’s not a bug. Google confirms this by updating these times on the watch’s technical sheet. According to the firm, “the Pixel Watch firmware update requires us to review charging times, the new times are what the average user will see.”
Update increases Pixel Watch reload time
Concretely, Recharging a Pixel Watch will take between 15 and 30 minutes longer than before according to the percentage to be achieved:
- From 0 to 50%: 45 minutes instead of 30.
- From 0 to 80%: 75 minutes instead of 55.
- From 0 to 100%: 110 minutes instead of 80.
Google doesn’t explain what prompted this change. Even though the Pixel Watch 2 is now on the market, the original Pixel Watch is still available for sale at €319 for the Wi-Fi version, on the official store. The second iteration, superior in every way, will cost you €399, always for the Wi-Fi model. Unless the €80 difference really puts you off, we advise you to turn to the most recent watch in case of hesitation. Especially after the cooldown decays.
Source: 9to5Google