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Larger devices, like smartphones, can be easily replaced.

But what about smaller devices like smartwatches, which cant be repaired easilyif at all?

Google Pixel Watch 3 XL in hand

Code hidden in the Pixel Watch Management Service app mentions specific permission related to an Adaptive Charging Service.

Frankly, Im quite glad to hear that this is a possibility for Pixel Watch.

But any additional features that can help preserve the battery life can only be a good thing.

Google Pixel Watch 3 Smart…

To top it all off, a lot of wearable devices arent designed to be repaired.

Those arrive quarterly, and phones are due to get the next wave of features sometime in March.

Hopefully, thats not delayed either.

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