Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority
TL; PhD
- Fossil is teasing a Gen 6 smartwatch, which promises to be “faster.”
- The company did not provide details.
- This teaser came two days before Samsung’s expected Galaxy Watch 4 release.
Fossil has a less subtle way to disrupt Samsung’s anticipated Galaxy Watch 4 release: make potential buyers reconsider. Nine pairs of five Google Report user at Reddit A Fossil e-mail has been received, and elsewhere, suggesting that the 6th generation smartwatch will be launched “soon” “soon”, just a few days before Samsung’s Unpacked event on August 11.
Fossil has previously stated that the unnamed chip will improve performance, battery life, global LTE support and health monitoring.There is no guarantee for oximetry or similar sensors, but those are increasingly becoming strict When competitors such as Apple Watch Series 6 have had the technology for some time.
When the 6th generation smartwatch is available for purchase, the company currently won’t let you do more than sign up for notifications. However, the intention is clear. Fossil hopes that you can resist the urge to buy Galaxy Watch 4 and instead wait to see if Gen 6 is worth it. Even if only a small percentage of potential customers switch to buying Fossil watches, this may affect Samsung’s release (whether minor) and increase competition among Wear OS manufacturers.