# GPS-Tracking Smartwatches The Misfit Vapor Smartwatch Device Can Operate Independently By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-device References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/misfit-vapor-gps-smartwatch-06-01-2017/) & [misfit](https://misfit.com/vapor) The Misfit Vapor is a new smartwatch device from the Fossil watch brand that enables users to maintain connectivity without having to have the device constantly connected to a smartphone. Set to launch later this year at a cost of $199, the Misfit Vapor smartwatch can play music and track runs, and save the data captured for syncing once a smartphone is connected later on. The Misfit Vapor is outfitted with a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-2-pro) Snapdragon Wear 2100 process as well as 4GB of storage. The battery within the smartwatch device is purported to provide up to two-days of battery life on a single charge. The device features [water resistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-quatix-8-pro) that will allow it to be worn during aquatic endeavors without having to take it off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Independent Connectivity Smartwatches:** Opportunity to disrupt the smartwatch market by offering devices that can function independently without constant smartphone connection. - **Music-playing Smartwatches:** Chance to innovate by creating smartwatches that have built-in music capabilities, eliminating the need for a separate device. - **Long Battery Life Smartwatches:** Potential to revolutionize the industry by developing smartwatches with extended battery life, lasting multiple days on a single charge. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartwatch Industry:** Opportunity for smartwatch manufacturers to create devices with independent connectivity, music playback, and longer battery life. - **Fitness Tracking Industry:** Disruptive potential for fitness tracker companies to incorporate independent connectivity and music playback into their devices. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Possibility for consumer electronics companies to enter the smartwatch market by offering devices with longer battery life and independent connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-2-pro.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Low-Cost Feature-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-watch-pro.md) - [Fall-Detecting Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilehelp-smart.md) - [Dependable Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-vertical-2.md) - [Marine-Specific Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-quatix-8-pro.md) - [Low-Cost Multi-Sport Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-nomad.md) - [Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weariq-kids-smartwatch.md) - [All-Day Heath-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-venu-sq-2.md)