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Is Google's new step count algorithm any good? I put the Pixel Watch 3 to the test

Google says that its Wear OS 5.1 update makes the Pixel Watch 3 and previous models much better at handling "challenging" step count tracking, like pushing a stroller or shopping cart. I put this new ...
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Google sacrifices advanced step tracking to fix Pixel Watch issues

Summary: Google’s second Pixel Watch update for April 2025 not only fixes a step-counting bug that recorded inflated numbers after March’s update, but also finally delivers Wear OS 5.1 with important ...
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Google brings better step counting to Pixel Watches with the March Feature Drop

Nathan is a tech journalist from Canada who spends too much money on gadgets. You can find his work on Android Police, Digital Trends, iMore, Mobile Syrup and ZDNET. Nathan studied journalism at ...
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Apple Watch Isn’t Just a Step Counter — Here's What Most Users Miss About Its Fitness Features

The Apple Watch receives appreciation both as a stylish wearable device and a practical step counting tool. Users who restrict their use to tracking steps fail to access hundreds of advanced fitness ...