Google's Pixel Watch is getting a major upgrade, allowing users to make payments with a simple tap of their wrist. But here's where it gets controversial: you'll still need to unlock your watch to use this feature. The new 'express pay' functionality is coming to the Pixel Watch 2 and later, offering a seamless payment experience similar to Apple's 'express mode' on the Apple Watch. However, Google notes that users will need to opt in to use this feature, and the watch itself will need to be unlocked to complete a transaction. This update builds upon Google's existing tap-to-pay functionality for transportation services, which has been available on the Pixel Watch since its launch. In addition to the new payment feature, the Pixel Watch 2 and later will include a phone-locking feature that alerts you when you leave your phone behind, and a faster identity check process when your watch and phone are connected. These enhancements make the Pixel Watch a more versatile and useful companion to the Pixel phone. The March update also brings the Find Hub to the original Pixel Watch and other Wear OS watches, adds new one-handed gestures to the Pixel Watch 3, and expands the Satellite SOS feature on the Pixel Watch 4 to more locations, including Europe, Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska. So, are you ready to tap your way to a faster, more connected experience with your Pixel Watch? What do you think about the need to unlock the watch for express pay? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
