Fossil Introduces Its First LTE Smartwatch
June 19, 2021
Fossil has introduced a new smartwatch with LTE connectivity. With this Gen 5 LTE, you can independently make calls, send messages, and data because it’s compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip and Wear OS by Google. The watch also supports FOSSIL’s smart battery mode, 8G high-speed storage, and independent speaker functions.
FOSSIL’s Gen 5 LTE smart watch allows you to use it with an eSIM, support the feature of independent watch numbers, as well as dual numbers. Mobile phones and watches can connect simultaneously to the same Unicom number via the one-number dual-terminal function. As a result, the user can still continue to get calls on his mobile phone and read texts even if the watch isn’t connected to WiFi.
LTE is all that’s needed for the whole process. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear OS by Google platform with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear OS modem and eSIM chip in order to perfectly adapt to the China Unicom network. Therefore, FOSSIL is the first company to offer eSIM on the Wear OS by Google operating system. Fashion brand with mass appeal.
According to Steve Evans, executive vice president of the FOSSIL Group, the company strives to provide users with wearable watches that can improve their lifestyles through innovation and excellence. China Unicom and FOSSIL jointly released this new product in order to help users establish better connections with the global environment. As a result of listening to customer feedback, they entered the field of independent wearable watches.
FOSSIL’s fifth-generation smartwatch features the following configurations in addition to the latest E-SIM features to keep you connected:
The watch also comes with a waterproof speaker, an independent music player and supports notifications, alarm, and timer functions.
Memory expansion
This smartwatch comes with a huge 8G memory to help optimize performance and speed, therefore users can download and enjoy more applications, music and content.
Smart battery mode
FOSSIL has developed four unique battery presets, and users can customize the battery modes as well. The “Extended Mode” helps you get the most out of every charge. A single charge can last for multiple days while still allowing you to receive notifications and track your heart rate. Activating “Daily Mode” enables users to keep the screen on all the time.
Users can manage their batteries and optimize settings all in one place through the “custom mode”. Using the “only display time mode” allows the user to extend the battery life of their watches when the battery is low and they just need to display the time. With FOSSIL’s self-developed battery mode, you can enhance different application scenarios and increase battery life.
Here are the watch’s specifications:
* Stainless steel case, bezel and buttons
* 45 mm diameter
* Beautiful 1.3-inch touch screen digital display screen
* Waterproof (up to 3 ATM)
* 24 hours + battery life (depending on the degree of use) + * Extended multi-day battery life in battery mode
* Removable strap
* Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform
* Sensors: heart rate monitoring, GPS, altimeter,
accelerometer, gyroscope, backlight, microphone, speaker
* Pre-installed Wear OS by Google China version system
* 8GB high-speed storage and 1GB running memory
* Bluetooth connection
* Wireless data synchronization + magnetic fast charge (50
minutes to charge to 80% power)