Acer Leap Ware smartwatch bricked by discontinuation: Difference between revisions
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==Obsolescence== | ==Obsolescence== | ||
The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch became unusable after Acer shut down the Liquid Life app servers, which were required for core functionality. | The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch became unusable after Acer shut down the Liquid Life app servers, which were required for core functionality. | ||
The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch, once marketed as a fitness-focused wearable with advanced bio-metric tracking, has become functionally obsolete due to Acer’s unannounced shutdown of the Liquid Life app servers. Without those servers, users are unable to sync data, configure settings, or use core features, effectively bricking the device. No refund or alternative was offered, raising concerns about digital ownership and planned obsolescence.{{ | The Acer Leap Ware smartwatch, once marketed as a fitness-focused wearable with advanced bio-metric tracking, has become functionally obsolete due to Acer’s unannounced shutdown of the Liquid Life app servers. Without those servers, users are unable to sync data, configure settings, or use core features, effectively bricking the device. No refund or alternative was offered, raising concerns about digital ownership and planned obsolescence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Acer Liquid leap watch not working, can't connect to server, want a refund - Acer Community |url=https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/643191/acer-liquid-leap-watch-not-working-can-039-t-connect-to-server-want-a-refund/p1?tab=all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260210163925/https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/643191/acer-liquid-leap-watch-not-working-can-039-t-connect-to-server-want-a-refund/p1?tab=all |archive-date=2026-02-10 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=Acer Community}}</ref> | ||
===[Company]'s response=== | ===[Company]'s response=== | ||
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