Post #4372760
2025-08-02 11:35 UTC
🆕 blog! “Why don't smart watches use USB-C to recharge?”
It looks like the new Google's Pixel 4 watch comes with yet another incompatible change in charging technology. This is a ridiculous situation.
The original Pixel Watch used one type of wireless charging. Then the Pixel Watch 2 & 3 removed wireless charging and swapped to a different charging mechanism. And…
👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/08/why-dont-smart-watches-use-usb-c-to-recharge/
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#gadget #usb-c #watch
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@Edent@mastodon.social 2025-08-02 15:47
Got a USB-C powered smartwatch for £16 and it is… good actually? Heart-rate and SpO2 are broadly accurate. Can make & receive phone calls via Bluetooth. Step counter is adequate. Even has a couple of games - and a wooden fish (which I don't understand). Full review coming later. Happy to answer any questions about it. Has a large gallery of watch faces - decided this spoke to my mood best.