The Google Pixel Watch 4 Made Me Like Smartwatches Again
The Pixel Watch 4’s design, battery, and smarts won me back—here’s why it’s a 2025 standout.
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 Made Me Like Smartwatches Again
Why the Pixel Watch 4 Is the Smartwatch I Didn’t Know I Needed For years, I bounced between a classic analog timepiece and a stripped-down fitness band—never convinced a full-fledged smartwatch was worth the trade-offs. But after testing the Google Pixel Watch 4 in late 2025, that changed. With its sleek circular design, all-day (and then some) battery life, and seamless Google integration, this isn’t just another wearable—it’s the one that made me care about smartwatches again. Credit: Ivan Mehta A Return to Circular Design That Actually Works One of my earliest smartwatches was the Moto 360, and I’ve always gravitated toward round faces that mimic traditional watches. The Pixel Watch 4 nails this aesthetic without sacrificing modernity. Its domed Actua 360 display curves gently at the edges, giving it a premium, almost jewelry-like feel on the wrist. Compared to last year’s model, bezels are noticeably slimmer—especially on the 45mm version—making the screen feel larger without adding b…
