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Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features

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Briefings

Google announced that LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free cellular access to Safety Signal features like Emergency SOS and Fall Detection. This connectivity, previously included in a Google Health Premium subscription, will end after December 12th, requiring users to pay for a mobile plan to continue using Safety Signal on LTE networks. Existing users will receive notifications and emails about the change.

Key points

• LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free cellular access to Safety Signal features like Emergency SOS and Fall Detection.
• Free access to Safety Signal will end after December 12th, requiring users to pay for a mobile plan to continue using Safety Signal on LTE networks.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 LTE models; specific notification details and future rollout timelines remain unconfirmed.

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