Google Pixel Watch launch looks imminent — and there may be multiple models

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Three Pixel Watches may be coming, according to a Bluetooth SIG listing

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Earlier this week we heard rumors about there potentially being two separate Google Pixel Watch models: the Google Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch Fit. But that might not be the half of it, with a brand new Bluetooth certification suggesting there may actually be three Google smartwatches on the way.

Mobile devices have to go through a certification process before they can go on sale, and that’s just what happened to the Pixel Watch. Not only has the wearable received approval from the Bluetooth Special Interest group (SIG), the listing confirming this reveals three separate model numbers — GWT9R, GBZ4S, and GQF4C.

Of course, there are a bunch of different explanations as to why this might be the case. These labels could represent multiple Pixel Watch models, but it may also reveal different variants of the same model. 

As Android Police notes, the different model numbers may also represent regional variations that need to compatible with different cellular bands. 

This certification suggests that the Pixel Watch is almost ready for prime time, though there are still steps that need to be taken. Google reportedly applied to trademark the term “Pixel Watch” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office last week, and the next step we need is approval from the FCC.

As to when Google may finally unveil the Pixel Watch, the current rumor is that the device will arrive at Google I/O 2022 next month. If true, the smartwatch may be joined by the Google Pixel 6a, but at the very least we can expect Google to spill the beans on what’s in store for Android 13 when it arrives later this year. 

Tom Pritchard
Tom Pritchard
UK Phones Editor

Tom is the Tom's Guide's UK Phones Editor, tackling the latest smartphone news and vocally expressing his opinions about upcoming features or changes. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He’s usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining about how terrible his Smart TV is.