Introducing Face-It™ – a custom watch face app for Connect IQ™ devices from Garmin®
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced Face-It,
a watch face app that lets Connect IQ compatible wearable users
customize their watch face with any photo from their mobile device1.
Users simply download the free app from either the App Store℠ or on
Google Play™, then select an image from their photo library, choose
their clock style and send it wirelessly to their device for a
completely customized watch face.
“We’re excited to announce the Face-It app which brings watch face
customization to the fingertips of the user,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin
vice president of worldwide sales. “With Face-It your watch face options
are no longer limited to those available to everyone – you can
completely personalize your device to reflect you.”
The first-ever open platform for third-party developers to create apps
for Garmin products, Connect IQ allows users to customize their Garmin
device by downloading free apps, watch faces and data fields. Since its
announcement in 2014, Connect IQ has grown to offer over 2,000 apps, and
has delivered over 13 million downloads and updates to customers.
The Face-It app can create custom watch faces for the following Connect
IQ compatible wearables: fēnix® 3, fēnix 3 HR, vívoactive®, vívoactive
HR, Forerunner® 230, Forerunner 235, Forerunner 630, Forerunner 735XT,
Forerunner 920XT, D2™ Bravo, D2 Bravo Titanium, epix™, quatix® 3 and
tactix® Bravo.
The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to
enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are
runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to
stay active throughout the day, there is a product that can help them
reach their health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless
devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active
lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including
automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more
information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom,
contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
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1 When paired with a compatible smartphone. See
Garmin.com/ble for more information
About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. Garmin, Edge and ANT+ are registered trademarks. Varia, Vector,
Connect IQ and Garmin Connect are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of
Google Inc.
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