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Year-Long Fitness Trackers

The Garmin Vivofit 4's Always-On Color Display Last for a Year

— December 26, 2017 — Tech
One of the obvious potential knocks against wearable technology is battery life, but the new Garmin Vivofit 4 is the Methuselah of fitness trackers. The latest incarnation of the popular fitness tracking device has an always-on color display, which would make one think that it also needs to be charged relatively frequently. However, Garmin claims that the battery life is tremendous, lasting an entire year on a single charge.

In an age where consumers own more and more connected devices, the ability to leave one of those for an extended period without charging is a clear benefit. Not only do people need to charge their smartphones every few days, but they might also need to charge their tablets, wireless headphones, laptops, and more. The Garmin Vivofit 4 thus offers people a welcome respite.
Trend Themes
1. Long-lasting Battery Life - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wearable devices with extended battery life to meet the growing demand for connected devices.
2. Always-on Color Display - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fitness trackers with always-on color displays to enhance user experience and convenience.
3. Extended Charging Time - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing charging technologies that significantly reduce the need for frequent recharging of wearable devices.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of wearable technology by creating devices with extended battery life and improved displays.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing charging solutions that enable longer usage times for various portable devices, reducing the need for frequent charging.
3. Fitness and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating long-lasting battery life and always-on color displays in fitness tracking devices to enhance user experience and encourage adoption.
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