Pixel Watch 2 review: Google smartwatch gets speed and battery boost

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Google’s second-generation Pixel smartwatch fixes many of its predecessor’s problems, with a much faster chip, longer battery life and better health features – but it still isn’t repairable, which is a huge shame.

The Watch 2 has a more modern Qualcomm chip at its heart, which makes it more responsive to your swipes, taps, scrolls and Assistant requests than its predecessor.

A key recent addition is a full WhatsApp app, which makes it easy to start or reply to conversations on your wrist – something not even Apple’s Watch has yet.

Google has improved things, with automatic detection for seven workouts including walking, running and cycling, plus the addition of customised heart rate zones and pace targets.

But Fitbit still falls short of rivals for more advanced features, such as running dynamics, cadence, route guidance and other bits that are available on Samsung and Apple’s watches.

Much of Google’s more advanced health-monitoring features are locked behind a Fitbit Premium subscription, generally offering deeper analysis of your metrics and various coaching programmes such as strength, cardio and yoga.

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