The Pixel Watch 3 is powered by Qualcomm's W5 Gen 1 chip with a Cortex-M33 coprocessor, a significant upgrade over the original Pixel Watch's Exynos 9110 SoC. This newer processor, which already performs admirably, will certainly help with future software updates, ensuring a snappy and reliable performance.

Google does offer a couple of potential fixes for the blank screen issue, but one involves resetting your watch to factory settings.

Pixel Watch 1 and 2 owners will have to wait to update to Wear OS 5 to avoid the possibility of turning their watch into an expensive friendship bracelet.

Google is currently fixing the Wear OS 5 update and will rollout to the Pixel Watch series smartwatches in the coming weeks.

Google has temporarily halted the over-the-air (OTA) rollout of its Wear OS 5 update, for older Pixel Watches. The decision comes after users reported facing a blank screen issue on their Pixel Watch 1 and 2 devices,

Google released the initial Wear OS 5 software update for older Pixel Watch models back at the end of September, but the update resulted in some devices getting a black screen. The update was pulled shortly after and while Google has now said the update is still coming,

Then again, neither are the Pixel Watch 3 nor Google's first-party straps, other than the relatively bland silicone options. Also keep in min

As teased, Bellroy is making a “Pixel Watch Strap” and it’s now available to pre-order for $69. It joins their various phone cases

Bellroy's new Pixel Watch Strap made from certified fine leather is now available for pre-order. More details here.