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How we built Pixel Watch 5’s new GPS
Google developed a new GPS system for the Pixel Watch 5 that uses AI and 3D building models to improve route tracking accuracy.
Why it matters
Users tracking outdoor exercises like runs or bike rides will get more precise maps, reducing location errors caused by urban buildings.
The details
- Outperforms Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro in urban settings.
- Processes compressed raw GPS data on servers to avoid draining the battery.
- Testing included 4,000 miles of real-world travel across different countries.
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Alphabet is the parent company of Google.
Sharath Ananth works at Google
Sharath Ananth works as a lead engineer on Pixel Watch at Google.
Frank van Diggelan works at Google
Frank van Diggelan works as a distinguished engineer on the Precision Location team at Google.
Imad Fattouch works at Google
Imad Fattouch works as a software engineer on the Precision Location team at Google.
Apple owns Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple manufactures the Apple Watch Ultra 3
Garmin owns Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Garmin manufactures the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
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Google owns Pixel Watch 4
Google makes the Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch.
Google owns Pixel Watch 5
Google manufactures and introduced the Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch.
Mark Wheatley works at Google
Mark Wheatley works as a software engineer on the Pixel Watch team at Google.
Pixel Watch 5 is built with GPS
Pixel Watch 5 is built with enhanced GPS route tracking hardware and software.
Pixel Watch 5 is built with Artificial Intelligence
Pixel Watch 5 uses artificial intelligence paired with building models to reduce GPS signal errors.
Pixel Watch 5 uses Google Health
Pixel Watch 5 connects to the Google Health app
Pixel Watch 5 uses Google Maps
Pixel Watch 5 leverages Google Maps technology for satellite ray path tracing
Pixel Watch 5 competes with Apple Watch Ultra 3
Pixel Watch 5 is compared against Apple Watch Ultra 3 in GPS route tracking accuracy
Pixel Watch 5 competes with Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
Pixel Watch 5 is compared against Garmin Fenix 8 Pro in GPS route tracking accuracy
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Google Announces Pixel Watch 5 with Redesigned High-Accuracy GPS Route Tracking
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