Google confirms there won’t be a Pixel-branded watch coming out this year

Google revamps Wear OS and adds features like Proactive Assistant, which shows information at a glance as you can see on Skagen's new smartwatch. (Photo courtesy of Tom's Guide)

Back in May, reliable leaker Evan Blass tweeted that Google was prepping its own smartwatch for the fall hardware event—which is happening on October 9^th—but now the company has confirmed that it has no plans for this “Pixel Watch” this year. Miles Barr, Google’s director of engineering for Wear OS, told Tom’s Guide that the company is focusing on its partners at the moment. He said, “To think of a one-size-fits-all watch, I don’t think we’re there yet. Our focus is on our partners for now.” After the interview, Google confirmed Barr’s statement.

Before this interview, Google’s moves in the smartwatch space—everything from revamping Wear OS and Google Fit—suggested that the company was working on its own smartwatch. But now it seems we have to wait a bit. At least with Qualcomm set to unveil a new processor for wearables on September 10^th, we could at least expect a better Pixel Watch, if and when it arrives.