I Tried the New Google Pixel 2 Smartwatch—Here’s Who I Would (and Would Not) Recommend It To

Wearables like fitness trackers and smartwatches have been around for well over a decade, so it surprised me to learn that Google didn’t throw its (tech-heavy) hat into the ring until 2022. That’s when it collaborated with Fitbit to release the Google Pixel Watch, a snappy, stylish device that earned SELF-Certified status after I tried it out.

Now, it’s back with its sophomore offering: the Google Pixel Watch 2 ($350, amazon.com), which promises to take health-focused metrics even…