Io Edition: Smartwatch OS for Health & Fitnesss
Smartwatch OS with health, fitness, and communication features. Track activities, monitor heart rate, use GPS, send messages, receive notifications, and connect with Io mobile apps.
What is Io Edition?
Io Edition is a mobile operating system developed by Io Inc. specifically for smartwatches and other wearable devices. It was first released in 2018 as a lightweight, fitness-focused OS optimized for devices with smaller screens and limited hardware capabilities compared to smartphones.
Some key features and capabilities of Io Edition include:
- Activity tracking - built-in step counting, distance tracking, calorie burn tracking, and activity mode detection for walking, running, biking, swimming, etc.
- Heart rate monitoring - real-time heart rate tracking as well as heart rate trends and analytics over time
- GPS support - map outdoor workouts, runs and bike rides. View pace, distance, elevation and path taken.
- Messaging and notifications - get notifications from smartphone apps on your smartwatch, quick replies, voice-to-text, customizable alerts
- Music storage and controls - store songs locally on some Io Edition devices. Control music playback.
- App ecosystem - download third-party apps and watch faces through the Io app store for added functionality
- Customizable watch faces - personalize the look and information displayed on your watch face
- Water resistance - splash/water resistant design for use in wet environments
- Battery optimization - features like low power mode to extend battery life to multiple days in most models
Overall, Io Edition focuses heavily on health, fitness and daily convenience features in a compact, user-friendly interface designed for smaller smart wearable devices.