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Google Pixel Watch 4 Debuts in India: Check Price, Specs, and Launch Offers

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Google Pixel Watch 4 has officially gone on sale in India, following its global debut alongside the Pixel 10 series earlier this year. The new smartwatch brings a refined design, upgraded performance, and extended battery life, making it a strong contender in the premium wearable market. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chipset and paired with an Arm Cortex-M55 coprocessor, the Pixel Watch 4 is designed to deliver smoother performance and better energy efficiency.

Available in two sizes — 41mm and 45mm — the Pixel Watch 4 features a vibrant AMOLED display protected by scratch-resistant glass. It promises up to 45 hours of battery life on a single charge, a notable improvement over its predecessor. The watch runs on Wear OS 5, offering improved fitness tracking, app support, and seamless integration with Google services such as Assistant, Maps, and Wallet.

In India, the Pixel Watch 4 is priced at Rs. 39,900 for the 41mm model and Rs. 43,900 for the larger 45mm version. Buyers can choose from multiple color options, including Iris, Lemongrass, Porcelain, and Obsidian for the smaller variant, and Moonstone, Porcelain, and Obsidian for the larger one. The smartwatch is available via the Google India online store and Flipkart, with several launch offers to sweeten the deal.

Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 1,500 off for customers using SBI Credit cards or EMI transactions, while Axis Bank Flipkart debit card users can get an additional five percent discount (up to Rs. 750). No-cost EMI options are also available starting at Rs. 3,325 per month. With these offers and its premium feature set, the Pixel Watch 4 is positioned as Google’s most capable smartwatch yet — a blend of style, smarts, and stamina for Android users.

Android 17 Expected to Introduce Desktop Mode on Pixel Devices, Featuring Enhanced Multitasking

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Google has been working on a dedicated desktop mode for Android devices for several years, aiming to bring a more seamless desktop experience to smartphones and tablets. This feature, known as Android Desktop Mode, was initially expected to launch alongside Android 16. However, recent leaks suggest that its debut may now be pushed back to Android 17, giving Google additional time to refine the user interface and overall experience.

According to tipster Mishaal Rahman, Android Desktop Mode will allow users to connect their Pixel phones to external displays, such as laptops or monitors, via USB Type-C. Once connected, the phone could switch to a desktop-style interface, similar to Samsung DeX or Motorola Connect. This mode is expected to support multitasking with resizable and movable windows, making it easier for users to work across multiple apps simultaneously, mimicking a traditional computer setup.

The upcoming desktop mode will likely include essential desktop-like features such as an app management system, a taskbar, and intuitive navigation elements to enhance usability. A developer option to “Enable desktop experience features” was even spotted in the Android 16 beta, hinting that Google has been testing the groundwork for this functionality. However, despite these early signs, the feature’s broader rollout seems to be delayed as Google focuses on polishing the interface.

By targeting Android 17 for the official release, Google hopes to deliver a more polished and fully functional desktop mode experience, especially on its next-generation Pixel phones. If successful, this could transform how users interact with their mobile devices, offering a flexible environment that bridges the gap between mobile convenience and desktop productivity.

Google Plans to Move Pixel Production from Vietnam to India as Part of Supply Chain Diversification

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Google Explores Shifting Pixel Production from Vietnam to India Amid Supply Chain Diversification

Google is reportedly considering relocating some of its Pixel smartphone production from Vietnam to India, as part of its broader strategy to diversify its supply chain. This move is expected to accelerate Google’s plans to increase manufacturing in India over the next few years. Like other tech giants such as Apple, Google appears to be reacting to recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on several countries, including both Vietnam and India. The shift aims to mitigate the impact of these tariffs on its operations.

According to a report from The Economic Times, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has been in talks with key manufacturing partners in India, including Foxconn and Dixon, to facilitate the transition. As part of this shift, Google is also encouraging its partners to source critical components locally, such as fingerprint scanners, batteries, and chargers, rather than relying on imports. This strategy is aimed at reducing costs and further integrating India into its supply chain network.

Currently, up to 45,000 Google Pixel smartphones are already being manufactured in India each month, though most of these devices are sold within the country. Production in India began in August 2024 with the launch of the Pixel 8, and while Google had already planned to increase local production, recent talks with Foxconn and Dixon suggest the company is now looking to expedite the process. Eventually, Google plans to ship a portion of the Pixel smartphones produced in India to international markets, including the US, following a model similar to Apple’s.

The timing of this move comes as a direct response to US tariffs imposed on China, Vietnam, and India. While the tariffs on most countries, except China, have been paused for 90 days, companies like Google are looking for ways to protect themselves from the long-term impact of these trade policies. Shifting production to India could help Google avoid some of these duties while also boosting its manufacturing capacity in a rapidly growing market.