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The Pixel Watch 3 'no-repair policy' shouldn't surprise you

The replacement options are the real crime.

While I'm sure someone with enough determination and a steady hand could take a Pixel Watch 3 apart to replace broken or faulty components, realistically, Google is telling the truth when it says it can't be repaired. All wearables are packed full of small parts bonded together in a way that requires machinery to assemble, so cracking them open isn't easy. Like insurance offerings from companies like Best Buy or your phone carrier, this isn't crazy expensive: Preferred care for a Pixel Watch 3 is $89 for two years or $4 per month.

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