Technology Google has silently slowed the charging speed of the Pixel Watch 1

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https://www.androidpolice.com/google-silently-lowered-first-pixel-watch-charging-speed/

Pixel Watch now takes an extra 20 minutes to charge to 100%.

• A firmware update for the original Pixel Watch has slowed down its charging speeds, with top-up times increasing by 15-20 minutes.
• The slower charging times are likely due to heat generated by fast charging, which also caused some Pixel Watch units to experience backplate issues. The firmware update aims to keep the watch cooler during charging and potentially increase its lifespan.

A full charge would take around 80 minutes. But after a firmware update, the wearable takes 45 minutes to reach the 50% mark — an increase of 15 minutes. Topping the cell to 80% will take 75 minutes, up by 20 minutes. As for a full charge, it will take 110 minutes, an increase of 20 minutes.