Fossil Gen 6 gets its first software update in almost a year

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• The Fossil Gen 6 is receiving its first update in a year.
• The new software version includes the April 2024 security patch.
• Fossil exited the smartwatch market at the beginning of 2024.

Earlier this year, Fossil pulled out of the smartwatch business. It was a shame, as the best smartwatches made under the various brands owned by Fossil Group were always exciting and stylish, if not good value. It’s been nearly a year since the company’s last watch, the Fossil Gen 6, received a software update, so the news that Fossil Gen 6 owners are now receiving an update is both surprising and welcome.

When Fossil announced its withdrawal from the smartwatch market in January 2024, it did say that existing watches would be updated for a few years. That promise rang hollow, though, given that the gap between the Gen 6’s last software update and this one is 12 months. The update has started reaching customers over the last day or so, with Reddit user a_blue_day reporting having it downloaded and ready to install (via 9to5Google).




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