If you’ve been holding out on a new Apple Watch, waiting for an always-on display, a new Fossil smartwatch available for pre-order today might make for an interesting alternative.
Fossil claims the watch can make it through a full day in this mode. Alternatively, you can opt for a lower-power mode which promises multi-day battery life…
Multi-day mode still apparently supports notifications and heart-rate monitoring and is coupled to fast-charging.
The latest Fossil Gen 5 will also include another handy feature for iPhone users: the ability to answer phone calls on the watch when your iPhone is in another room. Don’t expect this at launch, however. Fossil told The Verge that the feature will come in a fall update.
Fossil smartwatches are compatible with the iPhone 6 and up.
The company says the watch is ‘swimproof’ and offers untethered GPS, so you can use it as a standalone device for things like tracking runs.
The Fossil Gen 5 is available for pre-order from today, shipping on September 7. It’s available with a choice of three color combos for $295.
More details — including a rundown of the smart battery modes – over at 9to5Google.
