Google’s Pixel Watch 3 has a bigger screen, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller

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In addition to a whole bunch of Pixel 9 phones, Google launched the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at its Made by Google event today. Here's the lowdown on what's new, what's interesting, and what Google has to say about the products beyond their AI connection.

The Pixel Watch 3 45 mm model, which boasts 40 percent more usable screen space than the prior model. (credit: Google)

There are many fitness, smart home, and AI features on the new Pixel Watch 3, but let's get to the important new stuff: Pixel Recorder. That means, in situations where you aren't being creepy, using your watch to record a note to self, a conversation, a bit of a song, or whatever else on your watch. You can then play the recording back and get the transcription on your Pixel phone.

The other feature that isn't about running a marathon or asking a language model for help is UWB (ultra wideband) phone unlocking with the Pixel Watch 3. That should mean relatively responsive unlocks on your phone, but not if you're a measurably far distance from it.

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