BlackBerry inks licensing deal with Timex

BlackBerry might no longer be in the hardware market but it has been busy signing licensing agreements with other companies. Its latest deal is with Timex, which gives the watchmaker access to over 40,000 patents. Android Authority speculates this could possibly lead to a BlackBerry-branded smartwatch. But this must be taken with more than just a grain of salt. BlackBerry has patents all over, including “wireless communications, networking infrastructure, acoustics, messaging, enterprise software, operating systems, virtualization, and cybersecurity.” The deal could lead to other products. BlackBerry is keeping mum about the possibility of a smartwatch in our future.

But we at least know it might focus on mobile communications. According to BlackBerry senior director of intellectual property licensing Jerald Gnuschke, “This license agreement with Timex demonstrates the strength of BlackBerry’s patent portfolio, and will enable us to focus on further patent licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market.”

TIMEX IQ+ Move smartwatch is stylish, affordable and focused on fitness

Traditional watch manufacturers like Timex are now entering the market but not with tricked out tech-heavy devices but with stylish and tradtional looking mechanical watches that integrate some fitness tracking featues.

The Timex IQ+ Move features Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app to monitor fitness as well as keep accurate time. Check out these new smart watches here.

Timex enters wearable fray with Ironman One GPS+ sports watch

Timex is taking the renowned Ironman performance watch name to another level as it releases its first wearable, the Timex Ironman One GPS+ which was created in collaboration with AT&T and Qualcomm. What's most notable about this new wearable is that it doesn't rely on a smartphone and works independently since it connects to cellular providers directly, one year of data connectivity included for Canadian subscribers.

The Timex Ironman One GPS+ sports watch will be available for purchase in Canada this November at timex.ca for $499.00 and $549.00 (with heart rate monitor). hit jump for more information on this innovative wearable.

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