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is making waves as the first Wear OS smartwatch with an ultra-wideband chip. This little addition unlocks some cool features, like precise location tracking with Android's Find My Device and even the ability to unlock and start your car with the watch. Plus, UWB improves the Watch Unlock feature when paired with a compatible Pixel phone.
But there's a catch: these UWB goodies won't work if your phone is in Airplane mode. This was spotted in, which revealed that Watch Unlock will fall back to Bluetooth if Airplane mode is on. It'll still work, but not as quickly or accurately. Once Airplane mode is off, the watch will automatically switch back to UWB, assuming you're in a country that supports it.The Pixel Watch 3 is here! You can now pre-order the smaller-sized model with a 41mm case at Amazon.
So, while the UWB chip brings some exciting new possibilities, it's worth keeping the Airplane mode limitation in mind. If you rely heavily on those UWB features, you might want to think twice before switching to this mode. Follow us on social media to catch the latest trending stories, watch exclusive videos, and join the conversation with our vibrant community!
Johanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends.
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