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Fitbit starts rollout of temperature and symptom tracking feature

July 7, 2020 Ivan Jovin Firmware update, Health tracker 2 min read

We are all more mindful of our health these days, and to that end Fitbit is introducing new functionality in

A new Huawei smartwatch and fitness band leaked on company’s Health App

Huawei Watch GT 2e | Image source: Huawei

Health App provides hint of a new Huawei smartwatch & fitness band

July 6, 2020 Ivan Jovin Leaks, Smartwatch 2 min read

Details of a new Huawei smartwatch and activity band have leaked on the company’s Health App. Essential reading: Top fitness trackers

Huami registers Amazfit Band 5 with the FCC, specs similar to Xiaomi Mi Band 5

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 | Image source: Xiaomi

Huami registers Amazfit Band 5 with the FCC, specs similar to Mi Band 5

July 3, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Leaks 2 min read

A mystery device has popped up in the FCC database today. Amazfit Band 5 has been registered by Huami with

Think you have too many Apple Watch bands? Think again!

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Think your Apple Watch band collection is impressive? Think again!

July 3, 2020 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

A user on Reddit has posted a picture of his Apple Watch band collection. It is absolutely massive! Essential reading: Top

New patents suggest Microsoft Band still has a future

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A hack provides a way to still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive

July 2, 2020 Marko Maslakovic 2 min read

A small life-extending hack can still keep your Microsoft Band 2 alive. It allows the activity tracker to be used

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Polar Unite vs Ignite: Which fitness watch should you buy?

July 1, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Device matchup, Smartwatch 8 min read

Polar has added another sports watch to its lineup. The Polar Unite is a lifestyle fitness watch that packs some

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Garmin acquires rights to Firstbeat Analytics algorithms

June 30, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

Garmin has announced this morning that it has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, the consumer licensing business formerly a part of Firstbeat

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 to power the next generation of wearables

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100+ to power future Wear OS watches

June 30, 2020 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

Qualcomm has announced today the new Snapdragon Wear 4100/4100+, the chip that will power the next generation of smartwatches. Essential

Polar has launched Unite today, a new lifestyle fitness watch

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Polar Unite is a new lifestyle watch that takes the guesswork out of fitness

June 30, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

Polar has launched Unite today, a new lifestyle everyday fitness watch. This is their most lightweight and affordable timepiece yet.

Huawei is preparing to add a smartwatch to its Mate line of devices

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Huawei to release Mate smartwatch running Harmony OS in October

June 25, 2020 Ivan Jovin Leaks, Smartwatch 2 min read

Huawei has registered a trademark application for “Mate Watch”. This looks to be a further extension of its phones and

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Tracking naps is coming soon to your Amazfit GTS and GTR watch

June 25, 2020 Ivan Jovin Firmware update, Health tracker, Sleep tracker 2 min read

A firmware update for Amazfit GTR and GTS is adding a useful nap tracking function. This is a progressive rollout

Xiaomi says Mi Band 5 will arrive on June 11th

The international version of Xiaomi Mi Band 5 might come with a pulse oximeter

June 24, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Leaks 2 min read

The Chinese version of Xiaomi Mi Band 5 launched a couple of weeks ago without a widely expected feature. But

TicWatch C2+ is a new beefed up version with double the RAM

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