Fossil brings two new models to its Android Wear lineup

PanARMENIAN.Net - Fossil expanded its Android Wear smartwatch lineup with two new models: the Q Wander and Q Marshal. The new watches follow the Q Founder that was released late last year and offer alternative designs to the Founder's heavy metal frame. They will be available later this year, starting at $275, the Verge said.

Both new watches are smaller than the Q Founder, with the Wander featuring a 44mm case and the Marshal offering a 46mm case. The Wander has a more feminine design, with a gold finish and softer lines, and interchangeable leather straps. Fossil describes the Q Marshal as having a "rugged case," with a navy blue finish and "vintage-inspired" leather straps.

Functionally, the Q Wander and Q Marshal should be similar to the Q Founder, as they have circular, always-on touchscreen displays, and voice controls, the Verge said. Fossil says the new watches will come with a revised wireless charger that's slimmer than the Q Founder's pillow-like apparatus.

Fossil has committed to launching 100 wearable devices this year, including these Android Wear watches and other, more basic activity trackers across its various brands. As part of that, it is also announcing the Q Motion, a basic activity tracker that also offers some smartphone notifications and a tap-based control system. It will hit stores this summer for $95.