Casio’s new outdoor smartwatch is built for Android ar 2.0

BY GreenBot Staff

Published 4 Jan 2017

It won’t be here for a few months, but we finally know what the first smartwatch announced as shipping with Android ar 2.0 will look like. ile is still tweaking the software for a presumed spring release, Casio has taken the wraps off its D-F10 successor, the aptly named D-F20, which will ship with the new OS.

th a similar rugged aesthetic to its predecessor, Casio’s new wearable builds on the smart outdoor concept it introduced with the D-F10, with a similar metallic industrial design. Both watches feature the same 50-meter water resistance military-grade MISTD-810G compliance to protect against drops shocks, as well as the dual-layer display structure for improved visibility battery life.

The biggest improvement with the F20 is the addition of built-in G, which will enable outdoor trekkers to leave their phone at home. As reported by Digital Trends, the D-F20 uses Mapbox for its navigation data, users will be able to download full-color maps for offline tracking. Additionally, a new cation Memory app will let users customize their maps with markers text.

Casio’s D-F20 smartwatch will be available for purchase on April 21. icing was not announced, but the F10 retails for $499. Owners of the FS10 will also get an upgrade to Android ar 2.0, as previously announced by .

y this matters: In late December, revealed plans for a pair of Android watches, Casio’s April date for release provides some clues about ’s timeline. is set to unveil the fifth version of its Android ar 2.0 Developer eview later in nuary, we could see a public release in early spring.