Pixel Watch bug is wiping out exercise steps after March update is currently attracting attention in the technology world.
Experts believe this development may influence how digital platforms evolve
over the coming years.
Google’s latest March 2026 update for Pixel Watches appears to have introduced a frustrating new bug. Multiple users are reporting that their devices are no longer counting steps during certain exercises.
Complaints have been showing up on Reddit over the past few days, with users experiencing the issue across different Pixel Watch models, including the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3.
One user described how their daily routine has been thrown off because of the bug, saying, “I use my PW3 daily to track steps while running or doing aerobic activity. Ever since the March 2026 update… it shows no additional steps. The heart rate tracking data is there, but no steps.”
Other Pixel Watch users also echoed the issue, with one saying, “Ever since the update, I’m missing all my workout steps, it’s driving me nuts.”
Interestingly, the bug doesn’t seem to impact every activity type. Some users say step tracking still works fine during walking workouts, but breaks during others.
“It did count steps if I had it track a walking workout. So it looks like aerobics and elliptical do not work, but walking does,” noted a user.
This suggests the issue could be tied to how specific workout modes handle step data rather than a complete step-tracking failure.
The good news is that Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on fixing it. A Pixel Community account responding to users on Reddit said:
The problem doesn’t stop at steps. Some users are also reporting wildly inaccurate calorie estimates, possibly tied to the same bug.
“When logging an exercise, it will stop tracking steps, and the caloric burn is way off… Seems like it’s counting my steps as burned calories.”
They added that their watch reported burning 6,000 to 7,000 calories in a day, which is obviously not realistic.
A Fitbit community moderator acknowledged the related bug and suggested the following temporary workaround:
Why This Matters
This development highlights the rapid pace of innovation in the technology sector.
Companies are constantly pushing boundaries in order to stay competitive.
Analysts suggest that such changes could influence future product design,
user expectations, and industry standards.
Looking Ahead
As technology continues to evolve, developments like this may shape the next
generation of digital services and consumer experiences.
Industry watchers will continue to monitor how this story develops and what
impact it may have on the broader technology landscape.