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Door staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) - 23 Aug 2026
According to Google's official support page, the Pixel Watch 2, which was released in October 2023, has a guaranteed software update window running until October 1, 2026. That includes both Wear OS version updates and security patches. Once that date passes — and we're not that far from it — the Pixel Watch 2 will no longer receive either.
Google's current Pixel Watch lineup follows a clear three-year support policy from the device's release date on the Google Store. Therefore, here's when to expect end-of-life for your device:
Pixel Watch 2: October 2026
Pixel Watch 3: October 2027
Pixel Watch 4: October 2028
Google offers an industry-leading seven years of support for its Pixel smartphones, but has yet to apply a similar policy for the Pixel Watch lineup. At this point, Google offers the shortest watch support lifespan out of the major brands.
Which Samsung Galaxy Watch models are nearing the end of Wear OS upgrades?
Samsung's own approach to support is a bit different, splitting its commitment into two tiers. First of all, you get one timeline for Wear OS upgrades and another for security updates. In recent years, Samsung has offered four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches per device.
Here's the timeline for Samsung's models:
Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic (August 2021): Wear OS support already ended; security upgrades will stop in the near future.
Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro (August 2022): will get Wear OS upgrades until December 31, 2026; security upgrades continue.
Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic (August 2023): will get Wear OS upgrades until December 2027; security upgrades continue.
Galaxy Watch FE: will get Wear OS upgrades until December 2028; security upgrades continue.
Google's current Pixel Watch lineup follows a clear three-year support policy from the device's release date on the Google Store. Therefore, here's when to expect end-of-life for your device:
Pixel Watch 2: October 2026
Pixel Watch 3: October 2027
Pixel Watch 4: October 2028
Google offers an industry-leading seven years of support for its Pixel smartphones, but has yet to apply a similar policy for the Pixel Watch lineup. At this point, Google offers the shortest watch support lifespan out of the major brands.
Which Samsung Galaxy Watch models are nearing the end of Wear OS upgrades?
Samsung's own approach to support is a bit different, splitting its commitment into two tiers. First of all, you get one timeline for Wear OS upgrades and another for security updates. In recent years, Samsung has offered four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches per device.
Here's the timeline for Samsung's models:
Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic (August 2021): Wear OS support already ended; security upgrades will stop in the near future.
Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro (August 2022): will get Wear OS upgrades until December 31, 2026; security upgrades continue.
Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic (August 2023): will get Wear OS upgrades until December 2027; security upgrades continue.
Galaxy Watch FE: will get Wear OS upgrades until December 2028; security upgrades continue.