'Pixel Watch fully charged' notifications get wider release

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It's unclear why it is taking Google longer to release this update, but more people are finally seeing the "Pixel Watch fully charged" notification on their devices. Once your watch completely charges, the Google Pixel Watch companion app will let you know. A server-side update has started rolling out to bring this to more users. If it hasn't made it to you, you can also check through the Bluetooth Quick Settings Tile or the Battery widget on your Pixel phone.

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Google admits Pixel Watch has a faulty adhesive issue

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Some Pixel Watch owners have reported that the back panel of their smartwatch falls off unexpectedly. This seems to be caused by a faulty adhesive that fails to keep the panel attached, especially when the watch is charged on a magnetic dock. The issue is not very common, and Google has offered to replace the affected watches under warranty. 

However, this is not the first time a Wear OS watch has had a similar problem. Fossil's Gen 4 and Gen 5 hardware also faced issues with their charging rings and back panels. Some Apple watch owners have also encountered this issue. Google says it is working to identify and fix the cause of the problem and hopes to avoid it in the future Pixel Watch models.

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Google Pixel Watch is up for pre-order, pricing starts at CA$450

Google has officially taken the wraps off the Pixel Watch, its first entry in the smartwatch space. The company has already made the device available for pre-order. The Bluetooth/Wi-Fi option costs $450, while the 4G LTE option retails for $530. 

As previewed earlier this year, the Pixel Watch sported a domed, circular glass design with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5 paired with a stainless steel housing. The watch is water-resistant up to 5 ATM, allowing it to withstand pressure equal to a depth of 50 metres. This watch features an always-on display, allowing you to see the time even when you're not interacting with it. But that should impact battery life, which is expected to last up to 24 hours on a single charge.

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Pixel Watch sports a rather fat bezel

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Rumours have been going around that the Pixel Watch is getting a rather thick bezel, and this leaked image gives us the closest look at it. It looks like the bezel takes up almost 10mm of its rumoured 41mm diameter. And while Wear OS 3 seems to be doing a good job at obscuring the black ring, some menus—like those in the leaked image—makes it rather obvious.

The Pixel Watch is expected to get an "improved" version of Wear OS 3, with support for native apps like Google Maps, Google Wallet, Google Assistant, and Google Home. The smartwatch is also expected to get Fitbit integration. The Pixel Watch will launch alongside the Pixel 7 tomorrow at 10 AM ET.

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