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

October 8, 2026 · 5:40 pm 2 sources

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• Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features
  The Verge · October 8, 2026 17:40
  Google announced through a short community post today that the LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 are losing free access to Safety Signal that allowed features like Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, and Safety Check to work through cellular networks without the need for a carrier plan. The…

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