Google Pixel Watch next update coming in March 2025

Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch’s next update will not arrive until March 2025, a departure from its usual monthly release schedule. The announcement came after the company skipped an October update, releasing the November 2024 update on Tuesday for all three generations of Pixel Watches.

Update schedule change for Pixel Watch

The delay marks a significant shift in Google’s approach to updates for its smartwatch. The Pixel Watch 3, which received its first post-launch update, along with the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, saw the continuation of the Wear OS 5 rollout. However, the tech giant clarified that the next update would not be available until March 2025, a three-month gap.

While monthly updates have been the norm for the Pixel Watch, the upcoming delay does not drastically affect user experience. Most of the updates released so far have focused on bumping the security patch level, with minimal new features introduced through system updates. Users can expect new features to arrive via the Play Store in the interim, as the smartwatch’s update cadence has traditionally offered fewer features compared to Pixel phones.

Why the delay?

Google’s decision to delay the next update could be part of a larger strategy to better allocate engineering resources. The company might be aiming to provide more substantial updates on a quarterly basis, allowing for more polished and well-tested features. While this is a departure from the usual rapid update cycle, it could also signal a shift toward more refined and larger-scale upgrades in the future.

The shift will likely allow Google to focus on improving the quality of updates, rather than merely maintaining a fast release schedule. The next update is now expected to arrive in March 2025, with more details to follow closer to the release.