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Google I\/O<\/a> is right around the corner, and if history repeats itself, the company will likely use its annual keynote to announce new software features across all of its various platforms, including Android, Chrome, and Search. Google also sometimes brings a surprise device announcement to the party, but we wouldn\u2019t bet on a new flagship smartwatch considering the Google Pixel Watch 2<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0was only released in October. If you\u2019re a Pixel fan looking to upgrade, the flagship Wear OS smartwatch is matching the lowest price we\u2019ve seen with Amazon<\/a>, Best Buy<\/a>, and Google<\/a> taking it down to $299.99 ($50 off).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Pixel Watch 2 is our favorite smartwatch<\/a> for Fitbit fans, easily taking the crown from its predecessor by adding even more Fitbit-powered health features and Google apps. You\u2019ll get automatic workout tracking, Google apps like Calendar and Gmail, and access to thousands of apps with Wear OS support available at Google Play. With luck, we\u2019ll hear about new Wear OS developments and features at the aforementioned developers conference, even though the newest version is still making its way to supported devices<\/a> nearly a year after it was announced. (All the more reason to go for a Pixel device if fast updates are important to you.) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n It\u2019s also just a great smartwatch overall, mostly thanks to better battery life that can last all day and that charges up to 50 percent capacity in about 30 minutes. What\u2019s also great is that you don\u2019t need to own a Google Pixel phone to get the most from the smartwatch. Unlike Samsung\u2019s watches, which require a Samsung phone to use the best features, most Pixel Watch 2 features are available to all Android users. That\u2019s why the Wear OS 4<\/a>\u00a0wearable is also our\u00a0top Android smartwatch for non-Samsung users<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n