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.

  • Ross_audio@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    11 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.

    • Strip@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Don’t you need a paid subscription just to get full access to your biometric data from the Oura ring?

    • JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nlEnglish
      2·
      11 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 doubles the cost of the ring over its lifespan?

    • TwanHE@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

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