Fossil Sport Smartwatch: All you need to know

After launching Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100, Fossil officially launched its first ever smartwatch with the new chipset. Known as Fossil Sport, the new device comes with a heart rate monitor, an integrated GPS and NFC technology, and runs the latest version of Google's Wear OS, ready to use. At $ 255, it is now available for purchase on the Fossil website.

Here's everything you need to know about the Fossil Sport Smartwatch.

Fossil's Pop-up Shop in New York

In honor of the launch, Fossil runs a pop-up shop in New York. For those in the area, the store is located at 138 Wooster Street in SoHo and will be open from 10:00 to 19:00. this Friday to Sunday. You will be able to consult the Fossil Sport in person and buy one if you wish.

We visited the ephemeral store before it opened and we recommend that you prepare your smartphone because it is (as the millennial generation calls it) very Worthy of Instagram. As soon as you enter, bright colors fill the space: a refreshment area accentuated with pink at the front, neon signs and playful phrases littering the walls as you go. All this corresponds to the colorful range of Fossil Sport.

In the center of the screen you will find a screen where the six colors are presented for you to try and interact with them. The 28 silicone watch bracelets available for the device are located under the watches. In addition to buying a watch, you can also purchase Candice Huffine's Day Won sportswear brand – the face of the Fossil Sport smartwatch.

But one of the most exciting parts of the pop-up window (with the exception of the rocker in the middle of the space) is located completely at the back. Take a very short walk down a hallway with mirrored walls and more neon lights, and you're greeted by a log pit. Before you start, you are encouraged to take a ball and write a positive word or statement about it – to add to the general theme of health and well-being.

Fossil will organize various activities in the ephemeral shop over the next three days. Google representatives will also be on hand to help you set up your new smartwatch and answer your questions.

Specifications

As mentioned before, the Fossil Sport Smartwatch is equipped with Qualcomm's highly anticipated Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, featuring new capabilities and longer battery life. The Fossil Sport contains a 350mAh battery (case sizes of 41mm and 43mm), which, according to Fossil, should last 24 hours, depending on use, with two additional days possible in Standby mode. Normally, we would be skeptical of these estimates, especially with a smart watch that contains tons of formatting features. But the new processor should help you conserve enough battery power to last longer than the 12-hour battery life we've had with smart watches, including the old Snapdragon 2100. Of course, we'll have to test it to find an official representative. reply.

There is also an improved ambient mode: some dials now use the new platform to display colors and a wider, more elegant second hand. Fossil says the Wear 3100 will continue to optimize the battery as the software evolves. It also comes with 4GB of internal storage so you can store music on the watch.

Design and display

The Fossil Sport is available in two different case sizes for smaller and larger wrists. You can choose between a 41mm diameter and a 43mm diameter, both with a 1.2-inch (390dpi) AMOLED touch screen. Rather than stainless steel or aluminum, the smartwatch's case is made of nylon, but it has an aluminum top ring and three push-buttons on the side, making it the lightest smartwatch from Fossil. .

It also comes in six different colors. You can also choose from 28 new silicone watchbands.

Software and Formatting Functions

Fossil Sport comes with the latest updated version of Wear OS, featuring a simpler and easier-to-navigate user interface. For starters, you will not need to memorize tons of gestures, but you will use simple scans to get your notifications, health indicators and more. We have already used the Fossil Q Venture HR and have a lot more fun to use.

For fitness features, you'll be able to take advantage of built-in GPS to track races, walks, and bike rides without being attached to your smartphone. Conveniently, the Fossil Sport comes with Spotify automatically installed on the smartwatch – allowing you to access recently played songs, browse playlists and control music directly from your wrist. With the new WearOS interface, swipe to the left to access Google Fit, which tracks your activity throughout the day in the form "Move Minutes and" Heart Points ". To learn more about its operation, read our experience document with the redesigned application. To meet the redesigned application, Fossil has provided three monitoring dials that incorporate both metrics so you can easily track your progress throughout the day by tapping on the screen.

There is also a heart rate monitor to track your BPM (beats per minute) throughout the day, as well as NFC features for contactless payments. The Fossil Sport also comes with a quick charge, which will fully charge your device in one hour. Another feature preinstalled on the smart watch (introduced in August) is the Noonlight app, which allows users to ask for help in case of emergency by tapping on the watch face.

Price and availability

The Fossil Sport Smartwatch is now available on the Fossil website for $ 255. It will be available worldwide from November 12th.

Update on November 8: Fossil holds ephemeral boutique for its new Fossil Sport smartwatch