Having formalized its latest smartphone, the HTC One M9, the Taiwanese manufacturer also benefited from MWC 2015 unveil the HTC Grip, his first strap connected, developed in partnership with Under Armour. A wearable dedicated to tracking your physical activity as the company’s CEO, Peter Chou, described as “fun”.
The program for this HTC Grip, no less than five sensors including a GPS that will allow to save all your running routes. The “multi-sports” mode will, in turn, manage multiple activities, from simple running to cycling. According to HTC, the follow-up is offered so complete that it is:
Like having a professional team of coaches with you
For the hardware part, we also find a gyroscope and a compass. Available in three sizes (small, medium and large), the HTC Grip is a team PMOLED screen with a size of 1.8 inches and a resolution of 160 x 32 pixels. Is certified IP57 and therefore resistant to water and dust.
Of course, the functionality of this HTC strap is not only limited to tracking your activity. Thus, it will also be able to convey your messages and incoming calls on your smartphone. Furthermore, compatibility will not be limited only to the HTC One M9 just announced; it can operate with both Android and iOS.
Its release date in the US is scheduled for spring 2015 at a price of 200 dollars. No information has yet been circulating on its future availability in Europe.