HTC announces Grip, its first wearable ;

 

HTC has finally entered the wearable segment with its first fitness tracker, Grip. There were speculations that HTC would release an Android Wear smartwatch instead we get a GPS enabled fitness tracker. The band looks similar to Microsoft's Band as it follows the same form factor.

The band will be launched in partnership with Under Armour, an American company that manufactures sports clothing and accessories. The company's UA Record system will help keep a track of fitness endeavours like Running and other workouts. 

The exterior of the band is matte black finish but the interior, on the contrary, is a bright and florescent cushion that lets the band have a better "Grip". The band comes with five different sensors including the GPS that will record route, distance, pace and calories burned.

The company claims that the band can give a back-up of 2.5 days without the GPS but just 5 hours with the tracking sensor on. Unlike many of its competitors, HTC has not included a heart rate sensor, instead it allows external devices that can be paired via Bluetooth. 

HTC CEO Peter Chou said, "Simply put, Grip will train you as if you have a team of professional experts coaching you the entire time."

Grip will be compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems, which can help in mass acceptance of the band. The band come in 3 different sizes and 2 different colours, deep teal and lime. The company has announced that the band will be launched at a price of $199 later this spring.