A new Google device just got clearance from the FCC. Now, we have already seen the Google Pixel 8a pass through, so it’s unlikely to be that. The FCC only listed this device as a “wireless device” with the model name “G4SKY”.
The listing does show some LTE bands being supported as well as a 2.4GHz WifFi band and Bluetooth. So that kind of gets rid of any Nest device. We have seen the FCC use “wireless devices” for Nest smart speakers and other smart home products in the past. This definitely makes it sound like a new watch, or at least a wearable.
Google’s Pixel Watch and Watch 1 both come in a 4G LTE model, so this does sound pretty similar to that. However, Google does typically launch watches in the fall, and not in the summer. Keep in mind that Google I/O is coming up next month, from Mountain View, California.
Could Google be launching a cheaper Pixel Watch at I/O?
In Google’s Pixel ecosystem, it does indeed already have a Pixel a-series, and a Pixel Buds a-series available. Could Google be preparing to launch a Pixel Watch 2a alongside the Pixel 8a? It’s possible, however, we’ve heard virtually no rumors about this happening. So it doesn’t sound as likely. But what else could it be?
We are expecting to get a new pair of Pixel Buds at Google I/O, but why would those have support for nine LTE bands? That’s the part that is really puzzling here.
Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that not everything we see passes through the FCC ends up going on sale. Over the years, we’ve seen multiple phones get approved by the FCC, only for them to never be heard from again. While this is one of the last steps before launch, it’s still possible it could get scrapped, held off for the fall, or even next year.
The post A Google "Wireless Device" passes through the FCC ahead of Google I/O appeared first on Android Headlines.
0 Comments