Loads of good things occurred within the smartwatch world this yr, from the Pixel Watch lastly getting two sizes to the primary Fan Version of the Galaxy Watch. Nevertheless, there’s extra work to be completed and these are my three huge needs.
Higher battery life
It’s a want checklist merchandise for nearly any tech machine with a battery, but when smartwatches might last more that will be a lot appreciated.
Far too many nonetheless final a day or awkwardly right into a second and as I discovered with my Apple Watch Sequence 10 evaluate. It simply means I stroll round with a not superb paperweight strapped to my wrist.
OnePlus has confirmed extra spectacular battery life could be achieved, primarily resulting from its modern dual-engine setup seen on the OnePlus Watch 2R – our favorite smartwatch of 2024. Extra smartwatch makers ought to undertake this type of tech in addition to creating different methods of extending battery life.
Whether or not that’s with extra environment friendly chips, higher batteries or higher software program, or all the above ideally, I don’t thoughts.
Mike Sawh
Extra alternative
It’s been improved in 2024 however there’s extra work to be completed on the subject of alternative.
And I primarily imply in sizes, although extra colors and supplies are at all times welcome although I perceive the extra SKUs, the extra compliacated manufacturing will get.
Google lastly addressed the problem with the Pixel Watch 3 which is available in 41- and 45mm sizes however loads of smartwatches nonetheless simply are available one dimension.
I’m pointing the finger on the likes of OnePlus and even Samsung with sure Galaxy Watch fashions.
It’s not as essential as getting the right sensible ring dimension, in fact, however totally different wrist sizes and preferences demand alternative. Easy as.
A less expensive Pixel Watch
A extra particular request to spherical off my checklist is geared toward Google. It’s time to make a budget-friendly smartwatch and provides the Pixel Watch the A-series therapy we’ve seen work so properly on Pixel telephones and earbuds.
Positive, it could possibly have cheaper supplies and a cut-down characteristic checklist in comparison with the Pixel Watch 3 and upcoming Pixel Watch 4 however I do know loads of people who find themselves glad to make these compromises.
Not everybody can afford a flagship smartwatch and like the selection of dimension, shoppers should have a alternative in worth as properly, with out shopping for the earlier technology and the downsides to doing that.
Learn extra about why I would like Google to make a Pixel Watch A-series. It will even be good if Motorola bought again into the smartwatch sport (within the UK).