GoPro plans to delay the release of Hero 5 to focus on making their devices connected to any online or social media platform. This recent announcement moves the launch date of the said device later this year and the GoPro Karma Drone during the first half of 2016.
The company already decided to remove other entry level products such as Hero, Hero Plus and Hero Plus LCD products by April and just simplify their product line with the Hero4 Session, Silver and Black cameras, according to Vine Report.
"in terms of doubling down in hardware, we are ensuring that any new existing hardware products do a better job of connecting to smart phones and the cloud. Any advancements in software will be matched at the hardware level. Later this year, we will introduce the most connected and convenient GoPro we have ever made, Hero 5," GoPro Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Woodman said.
The CEO also divulged that further developments and enhancements will also be made to their other products to perform better connectivity features. GoPro for Desktop will also be made available this year which is expected to be released by March.
Though the company executives didn't mention the specific date yet, they have been specific on their plans throughout the year on successfully marketing their new line of products and the features equipped with it.
"I think as we get closer to the release of those products, we will be happy to give more color on it. But at this point, we are really focused on the strategy for the next couple of quarters, and then of course delivering the products that we're going to have out later in the year," GoPro Chief Financing Officer Jack Lazar added."
Vine Report added that it is likely the GoPro Hero 5 will be released sometime in October.