A Pixel watch could be launching in 2022

Google is reportedly working on a rival to the Apple Watch.

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Dec. 2, 2021 1:52 p.m. PT

google-pixel-3-event-2138 — A round-faced Google Pixel watch could be on its way.
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Google could be developing the next big Android smartwatch, with the tech giant reportedly working on the first Pixel watch and hoping to launch it next year. The Pixel watch is code-named Rohan, according to a report Thursday by Business Insider, which cited internal Google documents and unnamed sources at the company.

Renders show the Pixel watch as having a round face with no bezel, according to the report, as well as a heart rate monitor and step counting.

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Pixel watches have been rumored for years now, but thus far Google has only provided Android software for other smartwatch makers, like Samsung.

A spokesperson said Google does not comment on rumors or speculation.