Since its first iteration, the Google Pixel Watch has been a beautiful gadget. However, as for resistance, it was not a very practical one. It had all the looks of a premium wearable, but if you dropped it and cracked the screen or wore out the battery, your only real option was to buy a whole new watch. It was a gaping hole in the brand’s sustainability efforts. Fortunately, the Google Pixel Watch 4 is a big step forward in terms of repairability.
Google Pixel Watch 4 brings huge repairability improvements
Google has finally cracked the code on making its latest Pixel Watch 4 fully repairable. This required a “tremendous collaboration” between its design and engineering teams. A broken screen or a dying battery no longer means your watch is headed for the landfill.
Thanks to a simple design that uses just a pair of easy-to-access screws, anyone with a common T2 Torx screwdriver can get inside to replace the display or battery. There’s no messy adhesive to fuss with. And with spare parts being sold through iFixit, the process is now accessible to a much broader audience. This is a huge leap for sustainability and a relief for your wallet.
Other key upgrades
But that’s not the only improvement. Google has also made some significant upgrades to the overall experience. The watch is now smarter than ever, powered by a new dual-chip architecture and an on-device Gemini AI model. You can now simply raise your wrist to ask Gemini a question, and its enhanced smart replies will appear far more consistently in your messages, making on-the-go communication much easier.
Beyond its new intelligence, the Pixel Watch 4 is also a major step forward for your health and safety. It’s the first smartwatch with satellite SOS communications, so you can connect to emergency services even without a phone or cellular signal. New AI-powered activity recognition means it will now automatically log your workouts even if you forget to start a session. On the hardware side, the watch features a brighter display with slimmer bezels, a stronger haptic engine, and a new skin temperature sensor to help you track your wellness.
And if you’re tired of the frustration of finding a compatible charger, Google promises that a wider range of third-party charging accessories is on the way. The Pixel Watch 4 is an impressive combination of smart features and thoughtful, user-focused design. This reflects that Google is building a product for the long haul.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is available for pre-order now, with shipping starting in October.
Amazon
Amazon doesn’t have any offers available if you pre-order, and there are no trade-in discounts. So you’re just pre-ordering the watch straight up for the retail price. However, it has all of the options available.
Verizon
Verizon actually has two offers available for subscribers who want to pre-order the Pixel Watch 4. First, you can save up to $180 on the watch if you trade in an older smartwatch during the pre-order process. Savings is applied through bill credits on your account to reimburse you for the monthly payments on each bill. You’ll need to trade in the old device within 30 days of pre-ordering the Pixel Watch 4. The other promotion will let you save $120 if you buy an eligible Android device along with the Pixel Watch 4 pre-order. This does require a new line.
Google Store
Google has a few offers available for people who pre-order the Pixel Watch 4 through the Google Store. First, there’s a trade-in discount available, and if you’ve got an older smartwatch then you probably want to take advantage of this offer. You can save up to $350 when you trade in your old device, as long as it’s an eligible device. In addition to this offer, Google is also giving you 2 free years of data with the LTE model. This goes for both sizes. Lastly, You will also get 6 free months of Fitbit Premium to go along with the watch.
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