Misfit Vapor Runs Android Wear 2.0

When we first got a look at the Misfit Vapor smartwatch at CES in January, we gave the device props for its fashionable design, only one big question remained: what blazon of software would it run? Now, we finally take an answer to that question.

Misfit on Thursday announced that the $199 Vapor, expected to hit store shelves in late summer, will exist powered by Google's latest wearable device operating arrangement, Android Wear ii.0. That ways the picket will support hundreds of apps, plus loads of other features like customized picket faces, on-board music functionality, and Google Assistant.

"Our partnership means hundreds of your favorite apps will be available at launch, opening upwards a multitude of possibilities for Android and iPhone users akin," Misfit wrote in a blog mail. That includes Foursquare, Google Fit, Google Maps, Google Play Music, Lifesum, Google Messenger, Runkeeper, Runtastic, Strava, Uber, and more.

Meanwhile, you lot'll be able to personalize your watch face with thousands of dissimilar styles, depending on what you're wearing and your mood, every bit well as app shortcuts and info like your next agenda engagement, stock performance, and fitness goals.

Thanks to the on-board music functionality, you lot'll exist able to go out your phone at abode or in the car, and however mind to music when you lot're working out. Speaking of working out, the watch will keep runway of your calories burned, pace, altitude, and heart rate for runs, walks, and bike rides, and all your stats will be compatible with Google Fit.

When you need assistance, you'll be able to press a button on the picket and say "Ok Google" to enquire about the weather, get directions, set a reminder, plough off your lights, and more.

Vapor will work with whatsoever phone running Android 4.three or iOS 9 or higher. It features a one.39-inch round display inside a stainless steel casing in black or rose gold. Information technology's water resistant to fifty meters and has an accelerometer, altimeter, gyroscope, optical eye charge per unit sensor, GPS, and microphone for your fitness tracking needs.

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Angela Moscaritolo is PCMag'southward expert on fitness and smart home products. Teaching yoga for nearly 10 years has helped her in evaluating a range of continued health products including fettle trackers, middle charge per unit monitors, rowers, smart scales, stationary bikes, strength preparation machines, treadmills, and more. Angela as well tests smart domicile devices from her ranch in Florida, including air purifiers, kitchen appliances, and robot vacuums, but to name a few.