Smartphone company HTC has delayed the launch of its fitness wrist wearable, the Grip, for the second time. The $199 wristband, developed with sportswear manufacturer Under Armour, will feature a touchscreen display and GPS radio. Originally scheduled for release this year, a delay was announced in July. In an interview on CNBC, HTC CEO Peter Chou said that he had been working closely with his team to ensure the product would be ready by September. As HTC’s smartphone sales and profits have been declining, the Grip and the Vive VR headset represent the company’s attempts at diversification.
Smartphone company HTC has delayed the launch of its fitness wrist wearable, the Grip, for the second time. The $199 wristband, developed with sportswear manufacturer Under Armour, will feature a touchscreen display and GPS radio. Originally scheduled for release this year, a delay was announced in July. HTC’s entire "Connected Fitness" range of digital products will now be held back until 2016. As HTC’s smartphone sales and profits have been declining, the Grip and the Vive VR headset represent the company’s attempts at diversification.