Google Pixel Watch 3 may adopt UWB for more secure phone unlocking
Last year, we reported on an upcoming feature related to Android phone unlocking with your smartwatch. However, the so-called Watch Unlock is still just a rumor and now we may know why.
According to 9to5Google, Google is preparing to launch the feature alongside the Google Pixel Watch 3, which in turn will offer UWB connectivity. This would allow faster and more secure phone unlocks without having to use your fingerprint reader or face unlock.
Hidden deep inside the Play Services app source code, is a reference to "UWB ranging" for Watch Unlock. However, the code also reveals that the feature may not work as intended in countries where UWB isn't an officially certified connectivity protocol.
In any case, these two leaks are a strong indication that Google is working on a more advanced Watch Unlock method than initially thought and an UWB chip inside the Pixel Watch 3 will finally make it possible.
Reader comments
- Anonymous
Nope, Dimensity 9400 which will launch earlier in October 2024,is said to use Cortex X5 and TSMC 3nm, meanwhile Google Tensynos crap will be using Cortex X4 and Samsung garbage 4nm, same goes for next year Dimensity 9500 will be using Cortex X6 and T...
- 08 Mar 2024
- U@6
considering that pixels are launched in october and SD 8 series is released in november, they will likely use the same manufacturing process, so pixel likely won't be behind
- 08 Mar 2024
- Tbx