With Pixel Watch 4, Google takes a major leap for repairability

With Pixel Watch 4, Google takes a major leap for repairability

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  • The Pixel Watch 4 has just launched, and it will be Google’s first repairable smartwatch.
  • Previously, Google would simply replace broken or faulty watches.
  • With this generation, Google is opening up repairs for the Pixel Watch 4’s display and battery.

The Google Pixel Watch has been notoriously difficult to repair. Instead of officially committing to repairs, Google previously resorted to replacing any broken or malfunctioning Pixel Watch, forcing experts to look for workarounds. However, it is now course-correcting with the newly announced Pixel Watch 4 and making it the first serviceable watch to have launched under the Pixel lineup.

While announcing the Pixel Watch 4, Google has confirmed it will offer services for repairing the display or the battery. However, the details about repairing other parts, such as the rotating crown or other internal components, haven’t been mentioned.