Pixel Watch 3’s software program assist window is a far cry from the Pixel 9

Google set a brand new benchmark for software program assist with the launch of the Pixel 8 collection final yr, promising to ship seven Android platform upgrades and 7 years of safety updates to the gadgets. The corporate has prolonged the identical software program assist coverage to the brand new Pixel 9 collection, however the Pixel Watch 3‘s assist window hasn’t seen any enchancment.

Google solely promised three years of software program assist for the unique Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2, and it hasn’t up to date the coverage for its newest smartwatch. Google’s assist web page highlighting software program updates for its Pixel Watch lineup confirms (through 9to5Google) that the Pixel Watch 3 will get simply three years of software program updates.

The web page states that the Pixel Watch 3 will obtain assured software program updates “for no less than three years from when the gadget first turned obtainable on the Google Retailer within the US.” Nevertheless, it mentions October 2027 because the final month, despite the fact that the Pixel Watch 3 will go on sale on September 10.

Whereas many would love Google to increase software program assist for the smartwatch, it makes little sense. Google has already confirmed that the Pixel Watch 3 can’t be repaired. Which means customers gained’t be capable to exchange its lithium-ion battery when it stops holding cost. Since lithium-ion batteries usually final 2-3 years or 300-500 cost cycles, most customers will likely be compelled to exchange the smartwatch earlier than the assist window ends.

If that’s a deal-breaker, you’ll be able to take into account selecting up Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 or Galaxy Watch Extremely as an alternative. Each smartwatches include 4 years of software program assist. As well as, the watches are extra repair-friendly, so it is possible for you to to exchange their batteries down the road.