Key facts
- Google launched the Pixel Watch 5 with an integrated Gemini AI experience.
- The watch can track blood pressure patterns and identify insulin resistance.
- The Pixel Watch 5 starts at $399.
- Google's Pixel 11 series phones feature enhanced Gemini AI capabilities for background tasks.
- New Gemini features include a transcription service, live translation across content, and AI-powered camera functions.
- The Pixel 11 starts at $899, the 11 Pro at $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL at $1,299.
Google has launched its latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 5, featuring an enhanced Gemini AI experience and advanced health monitoring capabilities. The new device, starting at $399, aims to provide personalized and proactive assistance, with features like context-aware text message responses and offline voice commands for managing timers, alarms, and workouts.
The smartwatch incorporates sophisticated health tracking, including the ability to monitor blood pressure patterns using sensors and machine learning trained on extensive data. It also identifies changes in metabolic health associated with insulin resistance. Monthly summaries of blood pressure and insulin resistance trends will be provided to users.
Further health features include a new function to detect significant drops in blood oxygen saturation, which can alert emergency services if a breathing emergency is suspected. Sleep tracking has been improved for greater accuracy, complemented by a new bedtime watch face and a 'Smart Wake' feature to rouse users at an optimal time.
Google's new Pixel 11 series phones continue the trend of showcasing AI advancements, with fewer hardware changes but significantly more Gemini integration. The devices are designed to act more like AI agents, capable of completing tasks in the background. This includes features like a Wispr Flow-like transcription service, live translation that works across various content types, and AI-powered camera functions.
Gemini on the Pixel 11 allows users to order groceries, book rides, or get coffee, and can even call businesses on users' behalf for reservations or appointments. Users can oversee these AI-operated calls and review transcripts. The 'Magic Cue' feature has been evolved to proactively surface contextual information from across apps, offering suggestions for dining or entertainment.
The phones also introduce a video translation feature for videos, podcasts, and voice messages. An accessibility feature uses Gemini to translate sign language into text, aiding communication for individuals with hearing impairments. The live transcribe interface has been redesigned for improved clarity.
Camera enhancements include 'Magic Capture,' which selects the best frames from video recordings, and an upgraded super zoom capability. Pro models receive 'Instant Night Sight' for faster low-light photography and support for 8K video recording with video boost. A 'creator suite' mode allows the phones to function as teleprompters.
Hardware upgrades include the Tensor G6 processor, offering improved power efficiency and faster browsing. The Pro models feature a brighter display and updated camera sensors for better image quality. The Pixel 11 series starts at $899, with the Pro models priced at $1,099 and $1,299 respectively.