Google confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out
Key Points:
- Google has acknowledged that some Pixel Watch users experienced unexpected battery drain, significantly reducing their normal usage time.
- The issue affected a small number of users across various Pixel Watch models, including the Pixel Watch 2, suggesting a software-related cause rather than hardware.
- A fix for the battery drain problem is currently being rolled out and should reach all affected users within the next few days.
- Users can apply the update by opening the Play Store on their Pixel Watch, selecting Manage apps, and tapping Update all to implement the fix.
- Google has not specified the root cause of the battery drain or whether it was linked to a recent Wear OS update or proprietary apps.