A partnership will power next wave of action smartwatches

17th March 2016

Qualcomm

Enaie Azambuja

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Thanks to the Snapdragon Wear 2100, The Mission smartwatch uses 25 percent less power than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 400. The Mission operates on the Android Wear OS platform, which includes integration with Google Fit and allows users to control music and access maps and GPS, weather updates, commute conditions, and flight tracking, along with other features made possible by third-party apps.

The Mission also comes with a customised suite of apps from Nixon. The aptly-named Mission app, powered by Surfline and Snocountry, lets users check live surf and powder conditions all over the world with just a glance at the wrist. Another is customisable Shred Alerts, which notify users of their personalised perfect conditions at chosen locations.

The Mission also includes an activity-tracking app developed with Trace, an industry leader in action-sports activity tracking. The Mission uses a range of sensors, including a thermometer, an altimeter, and a barometer, so users can access live, comprehensive data about their sessions.

To optimise all that data the Snapdragon Wear 2100 features an integrated, ultra-low-power sensor hub that uses rich algorithms to support top-notch accuracy.

Snapdragon 2100 is 30% smaller than the Snapdragon 400, supporting powerful processing without sacrificing design.

The Mission features an elegant Corning Gorilla Glass screen, a shock-resistant Poron XRD chassis, and patent-pending MicLock technology. The watch is also the first to feature a 10-ATM water-resistance rating, the highest of any on the market, and can withstand up to 330 feet of water.

The 1.39-inch AMOLED display comes complete with multi-touch capabilities and an ambient light sensor, and even works with wet fingers.

Nixon’s The Mission smartwatch is expected to be available in fall of 2016 at Nixon stores.