Following the successful launch of its wearables line last Fall, Fossil unveils its newest addition, Q54 Pilot along with colorful new straps and enhanced Fossil Q companion app features at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Fossil also announced that they will launch more than 100 connected devices in 2016.
Fossil: More Than 100 Wearables to be Launched in 2016
With the addition of Q54 Pilot, the line now includes three types of smartwatches: the Q Founder (display), Q Grant (non-display) and Q54 Pilot (non-display). The line also has two styles of activity trackers: the Q Reveler and Q Dreamer.
The other new products to be launched include activity trackers and smart watches for many brands. Misfit, the wearable technology brand Fossil Group acquired in November 2015, will also launch new, innovative types of connected devices. The Misfit and Fossil brands will feature new wearables throughout the year. Fossil Group will launch new products throughout 2016, and all 100 styles will be available by Holiday 2016.
Q54 Pilot
The analog smartwatch, Q54 Pilot is inspired by vintage aviation and powered by connectivity and using Fossil’s original Pilot 54 case and chronograph movement. This new non-display smartwatch is a decidedly fashionable take on wearable tech allowing you to receive filtered LED color-coded or buzz notifications from your favorite contacts, apps, or keywords. It also tracks everything from steps to calories all while prompting you to complete weekly curiosity challenges.
Fossil’s Q54 Pilot is engineered with Intel Innovation® and compatible with Android and iOS operating systems. It will be available in stores in early Spring and retails for $175-$215.
Q Dreamer
The Q Dreamer was introduced in Fall 2015 as the first activity tracker that looks like a bracelet (and goes with everything). It receives filtered notifications from your favorite contacts, apps, and keywords and tracks everything from steps to calories all while cueing you to complete creative weekly curiosity challenges.
For Summer 2016, Fossil is adding two sophisticated new styles to the Q Dreamer collection: tortoiseshell and shimmer horn. These will be in available in stores in late Spring and retail for $145.
- Tortoiseshell: Tortoise acetate and rich brown leather combine in this ever-elegant activity tracker. Classic gold-tone hardware completes the look.
- Shimmer Horn: Truly timeless and oh-so wearable, this chic activity tracker features luxe shimmer horn acetate offset by lovely rose gold-tone hardware and supple sand leather.
New Straps
With interchangeable straps, you can change the look of your Fossil Q wearable to make it even more personal. New strap colors and materials on display at CES include seaglass and blush for women as well as silicone stripes in grey and navy for men.
New Features for Fossil Q app
A new software update (version 1.1) for all Fossil Q wearable devices brings features and enhancements inspired by our users. These include:
- Enhanced Activity Reporting – when you open the app, the very latest step total will be displayed.
- Good Vibrations – three notification vibration patterns available: steady, echo and rapid.
- Profile Photos – Add/change your profile photo.
- More App Support – Q Notifications now supports 17 additional apps – including Delta, Misfit, PayPal, Tinder, Venmo, and others, bringing the total supported to 50.
- Additional Languages – Four additional languages have been added to the Fossil Q app: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch and Italian.
The entire line of Fossil Q wearables is engineered with Intel® Innovation and is compatible with Android™ 4.4 and higher, iPhone 5 and above (running iOS 8.2 and higher) and connects via Bluetooth technology. Each Fossil Q wearable comes with an elegant wireless charging dock.
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Source: PRNewswire
