Google releases Pixel Watch 5 teaser with circular design

Google has released a teaser video for its upcoming Pixel Watch 5, emphasizing its traditional circular design as a key differentiator from competitors ahead of its official unveiling. The smartwatch will be announced at the company's Made by Google event in New York City on August 12, 2026, at 6 PM ET, which will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah.

The 20-second teaser, released on August 7, highlights the device's health and fitness tracking capabilities while positioning it as a watch first. A voiceover states the device tracks health, sleep, and fitness but "still has the decency to look like a watch," showcasing an analog watch face. This marks a clear contrast to the rectangular Apple Watch and the rounded-square "squircle" design of recent Samsung Galaxy Watches. Visually, the teaser confirms the Pixel Watch 5 retains a design nearly identical to its predecessor, the Pixel Watch 4.

According to leaks and regulatory filings, the watch is expected to launch with two case sizes, 41mm and 45mm, and will run on Wear OS 7 with integrated Gemini Intelligence. While the core sensor suite for health tracking, including optical heart rate, blood oxygen, ECG, and skin temperature...