The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas, introduced in 2024, signifies the newest and possibly last addition to Mobvoi’s smartwatch range. Although it debuted with Wear OS 4, the Atlas has not yet been upgraded to Wear OS 5 nor does it support Google’s Gemini, underscoring Mobvoi’s persistent difficulties in delivering timely software updates. The firm has encountered obstacles in keeping pace with advancements in Wear OS, a predicament worsened by the supremacy of Google and Samsung in the smartwatch domain. As Mobvoi pivots its attention towards home fitness and AI innovations, the TicWatch series has started to vanish from both retailers and the company’s website, indicating a likely withdrawal from the smartwatch market. This pattern mirrors broader challenges within the Wear OS community, where companies like Fossil and Tag Heuer have also exited, leaving Google, Samsung, OnePlus/Oppo, and Xiaomi as the remaining contenders. Mobvoi’s prospects in wearables remain ambiguous, as the company only offers minimal support for existing devices while venturing into new AI technology initiatives.
