Google Pixel Watch 3 Software Support Ends in 2027
Google has raised the bar in the mobile industry with a new software support promise. The Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will receive software updates for seven years. Google deserves praise for this commitment since most people likely won’t even keep their phones for the entire seven years.
When it comes to smartwatches, Google is taking a different approach. The original Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2 have been promised only three years of guaranteed software support. The Pixel Watch 3 will also receive updates for just three years.
This means that after October 2027 (which is oddly the cutoff month even though the watch was announced in August) updates may stop. Google might decide to release some updates after that date but it’s not guaranteed. This creates an interesting difference in how Google treats its smartphones and smartwatches, even though they are both smart devices.
It seems like Google expects people to replace their smartwatches more often than their phones. This could also be because smartwatches are usually cheaper than smartphones. So if you’re thinking about getting a Pixel Watch remember that it won’t last as long as a Pixel phone when it comes to software updates.
Google has added a new feature to Veo 3, the video creation tool in its Gemini AI platform. Now, users can turn still images into short videos using artificial intelligence.
How It Works
With this new update, users can upload a photo and Gemini will create an 8-second video clip from it. The video will also include sound, based on your instructions.
To use the feature:
- Go to the Videos option in the tool menu.
- Upload an image.
- Describe the scene you want, and give any audio instructions.
- Gemini will then generate the video, which you can download or share.
Users can also give thumbs up or down feedback to help Google improve the tool.
Who Can Use It?
This feature is available now for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select countries. The same function is also available in Flow, Google’s AI tool for filmmaking.
Rapid Growth
Google shared that more than 40 million videos have already been created using Veo 3 through the Gemini app and Flow in the last seven weeks. With this new photo-to-video option, that number is expected to grow even faster.
AI Watermarks
All videos made with this tool will include both a visible watermark and a hidden SynthID digital watermark to clearly mark them as AI-generated.
Google is expected to officially launch the Pixel 10 series on August 20, 2025. However, ahead of the event, a Pixel 10 Pro prototype has surfaced online through a listing on a Chinese auction site. Someone is reportedly trying to sell the unreleased device, giving us an early look.
Prototype Appears in Live Images
The leaked images show that the Pixel 10 Pro looks very similar to last year’s Pixel 9 Pro. It keeps the same oval-shaped metal camera bar on the back, a signature design element of recent Pixel phones. However, the images don’t reveal any major design changes or new hardware details.
Leaked Specifications
Though the photos don’t say much, previous leaks have shared some of the expected key specs of the Pixel 10 Pro:
- Display: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED
- 1080 x 2856 resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness
- Processor: Google Tensor G5 SoC
- Memory and Storage:
- 16GB RAM
- Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP main camera
- 48MP ultra-wide with macro
- 48MP telemacro lens
- Front Camera: 42MP selfie camera
- Battery: 4,870mAh with
- 29W wired charging
- 15W wireless charging
- Software: Will ship with Android 16
Google is expected to launch the Pixel 10 Series along with new accessories on August 20, 2025. According to a leak shared by reliable source Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) on X (formerly Twitter), we now have detailed information about the phones’ storage options, color variants, and upcoming accessories.
Pixel 10 Series: Storage and Color Options
Pixel 10
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Colors: Obsidian (black), Frost (blue), Lemongrass (yellow), Indigo (purple)
Pixel 10 Pro
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Colors: Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Moonstone (gray), Jade (green)
Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Colors: Same as Pixel 10 Pro
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Colors: Moonstone (gray), Jade (green)
- This will be the foldable model in the Pixel 10 lineup.
Pixel Watch 4: Sizes, Connectivity, and Colors
The Pixel Watch 4 will be available in 41mm and 45mm sizes with Wi-Fi and LTE variants. It will not support 5G.
Case Colors:
- Obsidian (black)
- Lemon (gold)
- Iris & Porcelain (silver)
- Moonstone (gray)
Band Styles and Colors:
- 2-Tone Leather Band: Jade
- Active Band: Iris, Lemongrass, Moonstone
- Active Sport Band: Indigo, Lemongrass, Moonstone, Peony
- Crafted Leather Band: Moonstone
- Metal Mesh Band: Matte Black, Polished Silver
- Performance Loop Band: Moonstone
- Woven Band: Indigo
- Gradient Stretch Bands:
Available in sizes 1 to 5
Colors include:- Lemongrass/Frost
- Moonstone
- Obsidian/Hazel
- Peony/Iris
This year, Google is offering a fresh new look with more gradient and multicolor band options.
Pixel Buds: New Color Options
- Pixel Buds 2a (affordable model):
Colors – Hazel (green), Strawberry (red), Iris (purple), Fog Light (light blue) - Pixel Buds Pro 2:
New color – Sterling (gray), likely matching the Pixel 10 Pro
Charging Accessories
- Google Pixel Charger:
Called “Rock Candy” (white), expected to be a wireless puck like Apple’s MagSafe - Google Pixel Wireless Charger:
Likely the next-gen Pixel Stand (3)
The earlier rumored “Pixelsnap Charger with Stand” is not mentioned in the latest leaks and might be canceled or renamed.
Expected Launch Timeline
- Launch Date: August 20, 2025
- Pre-orders: Start on the same day
- Shipping: Expected to begin around August 28, 2025
Please note that all this information is based on leaks and may change when Google officially announces the products.