- TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ Offers Stand-Alone Connectivity
without a Phone; Developed in Close Collaboration with Qualcomm and
AT&T
MIDDLEBURY, Connecticut,
Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Timex, the iconic leader in outdoor and sports performance
timepieces and the first authentic watch brand to enter the
smartwatch space, has reached yet another milestone with the
introduction of the TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+, offering consumers
stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone.
Timex is simplifying the wearable technology experience for all
users, as TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ gives consumers the freedom to
remain connected during any activity while leaving their phones and
music devices behind.
Providing new solutions for fitness activities and for any other
instance when carrying a phone is not ideal, TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE
GPS+ includes a series of game-changing features, including:
- Stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone
- Email-based messaging capabilities
- Tracking capabilities that communicate the user's location to
friends and family anytime, anywhere
- Custom-built "Find Me Mode" safety solution, which allows users
to send an alert with exact location in case of an emergency
- Ability to track speed, distance and pace in real-time and
instantaneously share performance metrics through your favorite
social media and online fitness platforms
- Water resistance up to 50 meters, an essential feature for
water exposure, training in the rain or swimming
- Built-in MP3 component with 4 GB of memory to play music
via a Bluetooth headset
- Always-on, sunlight-readable, high-resolution touch
display
- One year of data connectivity by AT&T included for U.S. and
Canadian subscribers
TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ has been developed in close
collaboration with Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc., a
subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, a leader in mobile technology,
and leading mobile service provider AT&T. Products from several
Qualcomm companies and AT&T were used to provide mobility,
connectivity and display technologies to create game-changing
features.
"The introduction of the TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ smartwatch
represents an exciting opportunity for Timex in the smartwatch
category, as we build upon the rich, authentic tradition of the
Timex brand, as well as our 160 year heritage," said Anette S. Olsen, Chairman of Timex Group. "For
nearly three decades, TIMEX® IRONMAN® has provided athletes with
innovative solutions to enhance their training experiences. Our
collaboration with industry stalwarts Qualcomm and AT&T has
enabled us to introduce the first smartwatch that offers
stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone and has great
appeal to a broad range of fitness enthusiasts as well as
tech-savvy individuals and those who simply wish to make a
statement."
Since its inception, Timex has revolutionized the watch industry
by bringing affordable, fashionable, reliable and
technologically-advanced timepieces to consumers. The brand is
recognized for its timeless and classic watches and for introducing
new technologies, particularly in the sports timing and performance
segment.
"Wearables, including smartwatches, is an emerging category that
holds significant promise for Qualcomm, and we are very pleased to
have worked with Timex and AT&T on the development of the
IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ sports watch and delivery platform," said
Derek Aberle, President of Qualcomm
Incorporated. "The watch combines the human wrist ergonomics
expertise of Timex with proven Qualcomm technologies and will
provide fitness enthusiasts with a truly unparalleled design and
connected experience."
"Wearable devices like smartwatches can deliver so much more
value for customers when they are fully connected," said
Glenn Lurie, president of Emerging
Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. "TIMEX® IRONMAN®
ONE GPS+ is a perfect illustration. It gives the user a simplified
yet robust experience he or she needs during and after a workout
without having to rely on a smartphone."
TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ is powered by a cloud-based service
delivery platform managed by Synchronoss, which is also leading the
development of the product's mobile application and web portal.
"With the pioneering TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+, Timex is at the
forefront of connected devices, where innovation occurs at the
intersection of product and user interface," said Nick Lazzaro, EVP & President, Emerging
Markets, Synchronoss. "That's why we're proud to develop
cloud-based solutions that will provide users with a powerful, yet
intuitive, interface for monitoring performance, health and fitness
goals."
The introduction of the TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ smartwatch
marks a further expansion of the iconic TIMEX® IRONMAN® portfolio,
which includes the following products launched in 2014: TIMEX®
IRONMAN® Movex20, TIMEX® IRONMAN® Runx20 GPS and TIMEX® IRONMAN®
Run x50+.
The TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ will be available for purchase this
fall at timex.com, att.com, AT&T stores, select sports
specialty and electronic stores. Pre-order is now available on
timex.com at $399.95.
About the Timex Group:
Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces
globally. Founded in 1854, Timex is part of Timex Group, a
privately-held company with multiple brands and over 5,000
employees worldwide.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is
a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL,
and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm
Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially
all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions,
and substantially all of its products and services businesses,
including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years,
Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital
communications, linking people everywhere more closely to
information, entertainment and each other. For more
information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
Qualcomm is trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in
the United States and other
countries.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier
communications holding company and one of the most honored
companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T
operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in
the United States and
internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that
includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a
leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and
cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also
offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier,
offering the most wireless phones that work in the most
countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the
AT&T U-verse® brand. The company's suite of IP-based business
communications services is one of the most advanced in the
world.
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About Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
Synchronoss
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR) is the mobile innovation leader
that provides cloud solutions and software-based activation for
connected devices across the globe. The company's proven and
scalable technology solutions allow customers to connect,
synchronize and activate connected devices and services that
empower enterprises and consumers to live in a connected world. For
more information visit us at: www.synchronoss.com
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