New Google Pixel smartwatch rears its head with GPS after recent leaks

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   Google Wearable with GPS Clears FCC Certification

   A new Google wearable device has passed FCC certification featuring built-in GPS. While the exact model remains unconfirmed, the device is likely part of the Pixel series or a Wear OS-powered fitness tracker. Reports suggest the hardware could be a Pixel Watch-inspired version of a Fitbit Charge. The presence of GPS indicates the device will support location tracking without requiring a tethered smartphone, marking a potential expansion of Google's wearable ecosystem across both the Pixel and Fitbit brands.

   Why it matters

   Google currently manages two distinct wearable lines through Pixel and Fitbit. Integrating high-end Pixel features into fitness-focused trackers would merge these two product strategies. This development follows several leaks regarding Google's hardware roadmap.

   What is confirmed

   • A new Google wearable device has cleared FCC certification.
   • The certified device includes built-in GPS.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The device is a Pixel series wearable.
   • The device is a Wear OS-powered fitness tracker.
   • The device is a Pixel Watch-inspired Fitbit Charge.
   • The device features a screen.

   What to watch next

   • Official product announcement from Google
   • Release of FCC internal photos showing device form factor
   • Confirmation of the specific brand name as either Pixel or Fitbit
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Notebookcheck — New Google Pixel smartwatch rears its head with GPS after recent leaks
   2. 9to5Google — Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker
   3. PhoneArena — The Pixel Watch-inspired Fitbit Charge might actually happen
   4. Droid Life — Is This a New Google Fitbit Device With a Screen?
   5. finance.biggo.com — Google's New Wearable Clears FCC Certification with Built-In GPS, Likely a Pixel Series Device
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