HTC rolls out sports focused fitness tracker

PanARMENIAN.Net - HTC have finally unveiled their first wearable - a fitness tracker aimed at sports enthusiasts. It will be branded the HTC Grip, according to Digital Spy.

The device is slim, lightweight and syncs with a mobile device, although it doesn't need a smartphone to be connected all the time (useful for those who don't take their phone out jogging).

The tracker will make use of 5 sensors, including GPS, and features a multisport mode which will allow it to track different sports.

The Grip has an OLED screen to display information on distance, speed and time, as well as display notifications, change music tracks or even reply to messages.

It's a product of the partnership between HTC and Under Armour, one of the leading sports clothing and accessory manufacturers in the U.S..

The fitness tracker will be made available in spring in the U.S. costing $199.