The longstanding partnership between Fossil and Wear OS has come to an end, with the announcement of discontinuation of smartwatches utilizing Google’s wearable platform.
While no official statement was issued, rumors about Fossil’s departure had been circulating for some time, and were recently confirmed. The company’s silence on new releases hinted at an imminent exit from the segment.
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Stagnation Since Gen 6
Since the launch of the Fossil Gen 6 platform in 2021, Fossil has not introduced any new Wear OS watches. Even the Gen 6 Wellness Edition was a limited upgrade, offering few innovations. The absence of information about Fossil Gen 7 over the past two years further suggested the company’s potential departure from the smartwatch market.
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Clear Signs of Exit
With dwindling inventory and a lack of new offerings, Fossil’s decision became apparent. The company appears to have been impacted by the growing closeness between Google and Samsung, resulting in limited options for consumers in the smartwatch segment.
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