2. A brighter, bigger, bolder display
Adaptive Brightness is a huge help when I’m out running on sunny days. In the past, I’ve had trouble seeing my display while wearing sunglasses — which can be a problem if I’m trying to glance at my pace or see how far I’ve run. Adaptive Brightness turns things up a notch (up to 3000 nits in broad daylight) so I can always see what I need to. And those settings won’t just stay there once I’m back indoors — it will automatically adjust as needed. The Material 3 upgrade helps, too: Notifications and text are bolder and better organized. The larger display certainly doesn’t hurt, either.
3. Color themes to match my moods
I love the color theming option on Pixel phones, and now it’s available for Pixel Watch, too: This simply means you can choose a set color scheme to give your display a unique aesthetic. I had fun trying out a new one each day before settling on the Jade option — for now, at least. No matter what app, watch face or notification comes through, it all shows up in lovely, complementary colors.