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We just got our best look yet at the Google Pixel Watch 4

Active watch face in Rosebush color scheme on Pixel Watch 3.
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the next entry in Google’s celebrated wearable lineup, and we just got a great look at a set of new leaks. The images come courtesy of Steve Hemmerstoffer, better known as OnLeaks, as well as 91mobiles. In addition to 5K renders, we also have a 360-degree video that lets us examine the phone from multiple angles.

Right off the bat, you’ll notice the Pixel Watch 4 hasn’t shifted away from the circular design of the Pixel Watch 3 in any major way, but it does look to have smaller bezels. That’s not surprising, given the ongoing push across the entire industry for smaller bezels on every display.

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Things start to look a bit different on the backside, though. The four charging pins seem to have vanished, and OnLeaks suggests the Pixel Watch 4 could support wireless charging rather than the USB-C port of the Pixel Watch 3. It has two new buttons — one on either side of the speaker — but exactly what those do isn’t clear yet. Given their placement, it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume they are volume up and volume down buttons.

The Pixel Watch 4 isn’t a major departure from its predecessor, but there are a few new additions that pique our interest. It’s rumored to come with a new chipset, or possibly even an in-house Tensor chip, but its launch is still a long way off. For now, what it might contain is all speculation.

While there’s still a ton we don’t know about this upcoming device, we can make a few guesses based on Google’s prior history. For example, it will most likely be available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, as well as in a few new colors. It’s highly unlikely that Google will only provide a black option, especially when previous models came in silver and champagne gold.

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