Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon processor at Computex as the chipmaker aims to extend its presence in the wearables market. The Snapdragon Wear 1100 complements the Snapdragon Wear 2100 announced a few months ago; while that processor was designed for smartwatches, the 1100 is intended for use in simpler “targeted-function” devices with less functionality like fitness trackers, smart headsets, and location-aware gadgets for kids and the elderly.
Qualcomm’s new wearables chip is for fitness trackers and kids’ watches
The Snapdragon Wear 1100 prioritizes compact size and power efficiency while offering LTE and 3G connectivity, and can also work alongside Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and voice commands. Qualcomm’s iZat location engine employs multi-GNSS, geofencing, and cell-ID positioning for devices that need to continually relay their locality. Companies including Anda Technologies, inWatch, and WeBandz are announcing kids’ watches that use the Snapdragon Wear 1100; the SoC is commercially available today.
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