More smartwatches to choose. Fossil has launched its latest sport smartwatch in Singapore. It is running on the latest Wear OS by Google and Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform.
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The Fossil sport smartwatch sports a dial size of 41mm or 43mm and there are a number of
At S$489, it is not the most expensive smartwatch around. Do note that for Singapore market, the Fossil Sports Smartwatch does not come with NFC. Check out the Press Release below for full details.
Press Release
FOSSIL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST SMARTWATCH ON THE QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON WEAR 3100 PLATFORM
Fossil Sport is the lightest, most colorful, sporty offering in Fossil’s wearable portfolio
It is with great excitement that Fossil brand announces its newest addition to our wearables assortment: the Fossil Sport Smartwatch. Based on the recently launched Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 platform and the newly redesigned Wear OS by Google™ , this watch boasts several new technology features including extended battery life, a new battery saving mode, enhanced ambient mode, integrated heart rate, NFC (currently not available in Singapore), and GPS capabilities. Thanks to its sleek,
Additionally, this watch will be part of a new campaign led by model, marathoner, and entrepreneur Candice Huffine. It is with great pride that Fossil chose Huffine to be the face of this campaign because she has inspired fans by spreading her message of positivity, inclusivity, and empowerment. Not one to back down from a challenge, it was a dare that led Candice to sign up for her first race and embark on a fitness journey that changed her life. As Candice crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon and vowed to never tell herself she “can’t” ever again. With an everlasting personal mission to empower women to embrace their authentic selves and love the
“For several years, the health and wellness industry has been converging with smartwatch technology—and Fossil knew there was a tremendous opportunity to provide a
Fossil Sport launches with six colorways, two case sizes (41 and 43 mm respectively), and endless strap options, providing consumers with additional technology in designs and styles they have come to expect from Fossil. The new nylon and aluminum case make this the lightest smartwatch to date and sits alongside 28 new silicone straps to give the wearer endless
“The smartwatch market continues to grow at a rapid pace with unprecedented innovation in the industry,” said Pankaj Kedia, senior director, product marketing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Over the last three years, Fossil and Qualcomm have collaborated closely to launch a series of products and have led the Wear OS by Google smartwatch
segment. The Fossil Sport smartwatch represents our best efforts yet made possible through the combination of Qualcomm’s
Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform
Utilizing the latest Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform, Fossil Sport helps customers achieve more than a day’s worth of battery life in the full smartwatch experience, and offers a new battery saving mode that adds an additional two days of telling time. So, whether you forget your charger or just choose to unplug on the weekends, battery saver is designed to stretch your watch battery to last until you can charge again. As software experience continues to evolve, battery life will be further optimized
Wear OS by Google Redesign
The evolved Wear OS by Google design simplifies and improves the overall experience. With a quick swipe, users can now access their information faster, receive proactive help from the Google Assistant and get smarter health coaching from Google Fit. Fossil has also created three hero watch faces that integrate Google Fit to show progress towards two new activity goals, Move Minutes and Heart Points, which Google Fit designed based on health recommendations from the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association.
Additionally, with integrated sensor processing, heart rate, optimized connectivity, GPS, and NFC capabilities on the platform,
“As an early partner of Wear OS by Google, Fossil has brought to life a diverse range of beautiful smartwatches that help people stay on top of their daily lives,” said Stacey Burr, Vice President of Product Management for Wear OS by Google and Google Fit. “We’re thrilled to partner with Fossil to help people lead healthier lives with their latest Fossil Sport Smartwatch and unique watch faces designed with Google Fit.”
With this new generation of
Features include:
- Nylon case, aluminum topring
and pushers - 41 mm, 43 mm case size
- Stunning touchscreen digital display
- 24+ hours battery life (based on usage) + 2 additional days in battery saver watch mode
- Interchangeable straps and bracelets (18mm / 22mm)
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 Platform
- Sensors: Heart Rate, NFC (currently not available in Singapore), GPS, Altimeter, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light, Microphone Powered with Wear OS by Google and compatible with iOS 9.3+ and Android™ 4.4+ (excluding Go edition)
- Connect via Bluetooth® technology
- Wireless syncing + magnetic charging
Selected styles are in-stores now, with the full collection arriving in early May 2019.
Android, Wear OS by Google, Google Fit, and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Snapdragon Wear are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Available at:
- The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Enquiry no.: 6688 7268)
- Ion Orchard (Enquiry no.: 6509 9286)
- 313@somerset (Enquiry no.: 6884 6030)
- Jem (Enquiry no.: 6694 1345)
- Suntec City Mall (Enquiry no.: 6884 7869)
- Fossil Online Stores
- Zalora (https://www.zalora.sg/fossil/)
- Lazada (https://www.lazada.sg/shop/fossil-flagship-store/)
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