A “strategic decision” from one of the most prolific smartwatch companies.

Fossil is quitting smartwatches::Fossil is going to stop making smartwatches. It was one of the most prolific companies creating Wear OS watches.

  • @Copernican@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13•5 months ago

    Will there ever be a day where I can just buy a smart watch strap to attach to my mechanic watch to get biometrics and what not?

    • @Ross_audio@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•5 months ago

      Soon. Oura rings exist so they could be an alternative.

      Invis make straps without sensors but with NFC payments.

      There’s clearly a market for rings as fitness trackers so people can avoid a watch altogether

      Wanting a watch strap is a bit more niche but it’ll come around as a product I’m sure.

      • @TwanHE@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3•5 months ago

        A smart strap honestly sounds like a gap in the market. Seen quite a few people wearing a normal watch and trackers.

      • JustEnoughDucksEnglish
        2•5 months ago

        Lol the rings that have a lifespan of 3 years or so, almost as much as a midrange smartphone and ALSO have a subscription fee that almost doubles the cost of the ring over its lifespan?