Pixel Watch 4: A Milestone for Self-Repair

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 introduces comprehensive self-repair options, expanding the company’s push to make devices easier to fix. Alongside recent self-repair moves for Pixel phones, the Pixel Watch 4 reportedly allows users to replace key components such as the battery and display.

Why this matters:

• Longer device lifespan: Easier repairs help users keep watches running instead of replacing them.
• Lower e-waste: Replaceable components can reduce discarded electronics.
• More user control: DIY-friendly parts and instructions give owners more options beyond manufacturer service centers.

Google has been expanding repair access across its hardware lineup this year. The move to include replaceable batteries and displays on a flagship wearable signals a broader shift toward repairability in the wearables market.

Read more coverage of the announcement here.

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