In a surprising turn of events, reports from multiple sources, suggest that the renowned watch brand will no longer be launching smartwatches powered by Wear OS. This decision implies that the much-anticipated Fossil Gen 7 watch may not see the light of day. The last Fossil Gen 6 watch was unveiled two years ago, and the typical summer release cycle did not feature a Fossil Gen 7 watch this year. Adding to the intrigue, Fossil is currently hosting a substantial sale on its Fossil Gen 6 watch, with discounts surpassing 50% on Fossil's official website. While this could indicate an effort to clear inventory, it also underscores a potential shift in Fossil's smartwatch strategy. Regrettably, there is no available information regarding the reasons behind Fossil's departure from Wear OS or details about the software that will power future Fossil watches. Well-known watch manufacturer, Fossil has launched a newcomer to their Gen 3 portfolio. Good news for those who own a Fossil smartwatch running Android Wear! Read more in our articles including "Fossil seemingly Shifts Away from Wear OS for Future Smartwatches" and "Fossil unveils Q Control Gen 3 Sport smartwatch".
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May 8, 2026In a surprising turn of events, reports from multiple sources, suggest that the renowned watch brand will no longer be launching smartwatches powered by Wear OS. This decision implies that the much-anticipated Fossil Gen 7 watch may not see the light of day.
The last Fossil Gen 6 watch was unveiled two years ago, and the typical summer release cycle did not feature a Fossil Gen 7 watch this year. Adding to the intrigue, Fossil is currently hosting a substantial sale on its Fossil Gen 6 watch, with discounts surpassing 50% on Fossil's official website. While this could indicate an effort to clear inventory, it also underscores a potential shift in Fossil's smartwatch strategy.
Our coverage of fossil no longer supporting watch OS includes: "Fossil seemingly Shifts Away from Wear OS for Future Smartwatches"; "Fossil unveils Q Control Gen 3 Sport smartwatch"; "Fossil debuts Q series of smart wearables". Each article provides unique insights and information.