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The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch was announced on April 27, 2017, and became available in North America in July 2017. It was also released in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa later that year. As a fitness watch, Acer Leap Ware comes with advanced sensors that monitor heart rate, stamina, stress, and fatigue levels, as well as exposure to ultraviolet rays.
The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch was announced on April 27, 2017, and became available in North America in July 2017. It was also released in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa later that year. As a fitness watch, Acer Leap Ware comes with advanced sensors that monitor heart rate, stamina, stress, and fatigue levels, as well as exposure to ultraviolet rays.
==Acer Leap Ware Smartwatch Obsolescence==
==Acer Leap Ware Smartwatch Obsolescence==
*'''Product''': Acer Leap Ware Smartwatch
*'''Product Line''': Acer Wearables
*'''Start Date''': 2019-2023
*'''End Date''': Ongoing (functional obsolescence began after app server shutdown)
*'''Status''': Unresolved
*'''Type of Incident''': Anti-ownership / Forced obsolescence
*'''Related Company''': Acer Inc.
*'''Description''': The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch became unusable after Acer shut down the Liquid Life app servers, which were required for core functionality. Consumers were offered neither a refund or an alternative, effectively rendering the device a paperweight.
===[Company]'s response===
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