Recently, there have been rumors about Google's Pixel Watch 3. The upcoming wearable gadget is now anticipated to include yet another improvement. Essentially, it will expand on the potential use cases and enhance the Watch Unlock functionality. The utilization of Ultra-WideBand connectivity will enable this. A smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity can already be used to unlock both the first- and second-generation Pixel Watches.
The people at 9 to 5After examining the most recent iteration of the Play Services app, Google discovered a new code that upgrades Watch Unlock. These make mention of "UWB ranging." According to the publication, some countries do not have access to UWB. Google disabled WatchUnlock's enhanced feature automatically. When the connectivity protocol is not supported, a notification is displayed.
"You can still use Watch Unlock but may experience a slight delay and less accuracy" is another message included in the notification. This implies that Google is developing ultra-wideband-based methods for unlocking smartwatches via linked phones that are quicker and more precise. It's important to remember that both devices require the required hardware. UWB support is available for the Pixel 6 Pro and later models, but not for the regular models or the Pixel Watch.
In addition to facilitating quicker and more precise unlocking of the Pixel Watch 3 through UWB, the connectivity protocol may also be utilized for smart door locks, digital car keys, and smart home control.
The Pixel Watch 3 will now be available in 45mm in addition to the current 41mm size, as the recently found out.