The Pixel 5a launched at a time when Google was still rolling with a promised three years of software updates. That was an accepted timeline for software support for many Android devices: You'd buy a phone, knowing three years later, you'll stop receiving updates, and perhaps update to the latest model.

After an unfortunate delay, Wear OS 5 is finally coming to first- and second-gen Pixel Watch models in a software update.

The Cardio Load and Target Load features are new to Google's ecosystem. These are exclusive to the Pixel Watch 3, so other Pixel Watch or Fitbit users can't access them. Both tools can be helpful for training and recovery. If you want to take your fitness to the next level, read on to learn more.