Google’s First Smartwatch Is Coming Soon
Google is gearing up to drop its very first in‑house smartwatch next year. This new timepiece, nicknamed “Rohan”, is being crafted by the Pixel hardware crew. While it’s likely to be pricier than a Fitbit, early reports suggest it’ll still pack the basics: step counter, heart‑rate sensor, and a full suite of fitness‑tracking functions.
What we know about Rohan
- Screen: A 1.65‑inch IPS LCD with 280 × 280 pixel resolution (per whispers from 2014).
- Design: A smooth, round, bezel‑less look featuring a slim physical crown.
- Software: Runs Wear OS and may include a Fitbit integration, keeping the ecosystem familiar.
- Price: Expected to sit above most Fitbit models.
The Rumor Mill
Google’s smartwatch chatter started back in March 2014. A tipster—now known as @evleaks—claimed that the device was ready for a June launch. In September 2018 the tech giant definitively ruled out a smartwatch that year, even though it was actively hiring a Vice President of Hardware Engineering for Wearables and a Wearables Design Manager. It also snapped up Fossil for $40 million, a move that suggested a future in wearables.
New Render Insights
Earlier this year, enthusiasts @jon_prosser and @RendersbyIan shared several sleek renders that give us a sneak peek of what the Rohan might look like—a round, bezel‑less watch crowned with a physical spin button.
Why This Matters
For lovers of personalized gadgets, Google’s first smartwatch marks a big step forward. By bringing Wear OS to its own hardware under the Pixel umbrella, the company hopes to create a tightly integrated experience that blurs the line between software and device—something that could rival Fitbit’s loyal user base.
Stay tuned for more updates as Google inches closer to the official launch.
