Pixel Watch 5 Could Be Perfect If Google Fixed Its Charging Problem

Google's Pixel Watch lineup has used three different charging systems across just four generations — four if the new Fitbit Air is counted — leaving users with incompatible chargers every time they upgrade. The lack of backward compatibility renders older accessories redundant and is cited as the series' most significant flaw. Fixing this single issue, the reviewer argues, would make the Pixel Watch 5 a near-perfect smartwatch.

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