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Magnets—How do they charge (the watches)?

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo

The Pixel and Apple Watch are chargeable via USB-C-connected magnetic charging docks. You will not want to leave the house without them, because they are proprietary charging cables, and it’s hard to find an alternative if you need to charge your watch.

I tried to be a little cheeky to see if the Pixel Watch and Apple Watch could charge with each other’s bases. While the Pixel Watch works with the Apple Watch’s charger—with some force, as they have opposing magnets—it won’t take the other way around. Bring your charging cable!