{"id":100176,"date":"2022-10-18T02:22:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T02:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/fossils-first-wear-os-3-smartwatch-is-a-mild-refresh-of-last-years-model\/"},"modified":"2022-10-18T02:22:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T02:22:26","slug":"fossils-first-wear-os-3-smartwatch-is-a-mild-refresh-of-last-years-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/fossils-first-wear-os-3-smartwatch-is-a-mild-refresh-of-last-years-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Fossil’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year’s model"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fossil is acting on its promise to release Wear OS 3 watches, but you might want to temper your expectations. The fashion brand has introduced its first Wear OS 3 model, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, and the name says a lot about it \u2014 it’s a refresh of last year’s smartwatch that focuses on software. Google’s new software promises an easier-to-navigate interface with improved health tracking, including through Fossil’s in-house Wellness app. You’ll also get relevant watch faces, including a device-exclusive “Wellness Gauge” to monitor your vitals.<\/p>\n
There are a few physical changes. The Wellness Edition includes a tweaked 44mm case in rose gold- or silver-hued steel with 20mm straps. Apart from that, though, it’s effectively the Gen 6 you saw in 2021. That means a 2020-era Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chip, a 1.28-inch circular display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and 3ATM water resistance. You’ll be disappointed if you were expecting a Snapdragon W5+ or more space for your apps and music.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Existing Gen 6 owners should be receiving Wear OS 3 as an update, and they’ll get much of the experience from the Wellness Edition. Gen 6 watches from Michael Kors, Razer and Skagen should also get the new software. Just be warned that you’ll need to erase your device data as part of the upgrade.<\/p>\n The Gen 6 Wellness Edition is available now for $299. Silicone straps to customize the look are available for $30 each. Fossil still makes some of the better-looking Wear OS watches outside of luxury models like the Montblanc Summit 3, but this is undoubtedly a tough sell if you’re looking for something genuinely new. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 family offers a wider range of cases and more up-to-date processing power, while Google’s Pixel Watch compensates for its aging chip with Wear OS 3.5 and a truly stand-out design. If you weren’t thrilled by Fossil before, the refresh won’t change your mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n