Fossil is quitting smartwatches
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.
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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?
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.
Don't you need a paid subscription just to get full access to your biometric data from the Oura ring?
Yes you do.
A smart strap honestly sounds like a gap in the market. Seen quite a few people wearing a normal watch and trackers.
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?
I never said they were good. Just that products are filling that gap in the market.
