Be the first - Pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra today! Follow us on Google news!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

News For You
News For You
Notifications

Google might reuse the Pixel Watch design for its next smartwatch

Watch
By 

Last updated: June 14th, 2023 at 14:54 UTC+02:00

More signs point to Google wanting to release a new smartwatch, and recent evidence suggests that the so-called Pixel Watch 2 won't look too different from the original Pixel Watch. Codenames have also been revealed.

A teardown of a recent Google app update has revealed some interesting tidbits about the company's upcoming smartwatch (via 9to5Google). Internally, Google apparently calls the Pixel Watch 2 by two codenames: Eos and Aurora.

Is Google preparing more Pixel Watches to compete with Samsung?

Although it is tempting to believe that Google might release two new Pixel Watches to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series more directly, it's more reasonable to assume that Google plans to release one Pixel Watch 2, with the Eos and Aurora codenames corresponding to the Bluetooth-only and LTE variants.

Eos and Aurora are essentially the same mythological character representing the goddess of dawn. The difference consists of the fact that the name “Eos” was used by the ancient Greeks, whereas “Aurora” was the label ancient Romans gave the same deity.

Aside from these codenames, the recent Google app teardown also reveals an animation. Although it is already used by Google Assistant on the Pixel Watch, the APK teardown reveals that it is now also referencing the Pixel Watch 2. And needless to say, the animated Pixel Watch looks unchanged (screenshot above).

This could mean one of two things. Either Google hasn't had time to change the animation to match the design of the Pixel Watch 2, or the upcoming smartwatch looks so similar to the original Watch that changing the design of the smartwatch in this animation would be pointless.

Similarly, Samsung is said to rehash some of its designs for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series. The standard model might look very similar to the Watch 5, while the Classic version could bring back the physical rotating bezel of the Watch 5 Classic.

Watch GooglePixel Watch
Galaxy AI summarized

Scroll for more related content
News For You

You might also like

Galaxy S25 lets you access Google Gemini with side button

Galaxy S25 lets you access Google Gemini with side button

Last month, we learned that Samsung could update Galaxy smartphones to offer people the ability to summon Google Gemini by pressing and holding the power/side button. Well, that feature has finally arrived with the brand's latest flagship lineup of smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. Let’s take a look. On Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 15 hours ago
Galaxy S25 offers Gemini Advanced for free for six months

Galaxy S25 offers Gemini Advanced for free for six months

Yesterday, Samsung launched its new lineup of flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. At the event, the South Korean tech giant talked a lot about Gemini, as it enables a lot of functionalities on the new devices. In fact, the brand has equipped these phones with the ability to bring up Gemini when users press […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 day ago
Samsung XR software to improve with help from HTC VIVE team

Samsung XR software to improve with help from HTC VIVE team

During the Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday, Samsung unveiled three new high-end phones and teased a bunch of upcoming devices, including a dual-folding phone, XR headset, and AR/smart glasses. The company's first XR headset was displayed at the event, and ahead of its launch, its operating system is getting a boost from HTC's VIVE team. Google […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Samsung unveils its first XR headset running Android XR

Samsung unveils its first XR headset running Android XR

A few weeks ago, Samsung unveiled its first extended reality (XR) headset prototype called Project Moohan. It said the company is working on new XR experiences with the help of Google's Android XR operating system. Samsung mentioned its Project Moohan XR headset in passing during the keynote. Samsung's first XR headset runs Android XR Today, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 days ago
Samsung might showcase its XR headset tomorrow

Samsung might showcase its XR headset tomorrow

Samsung is holding the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California tomorrow. At the event, the company is going to launch its new flagship lineup of non-foldable smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. However, the brand might have planned a very special surprise for us at the event, a deeper look at the company’s upcoming XR […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 days ago
Samsung brings Android 15 and AI to its classroom displays

Samsung brings Android 15 and AI to its classroom displays

Since 2024, Samsung has been introducing AI-powered features to its devices. It started with smartphones and tablets and expanded to TVs, PCs, and home appliances. This year, it brought AI to its high-end monitors. Now, the company has introduced its newest Interactive Displays with AI features. These displays are meant for classrooms and educational institutions. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 days ago