The filing has gone unnoticed and we just spotted it today. But it was published on February 19th.

Its wording is unusually specific. And importantly, this kind of tracking would require dedicated sensors capable of measuring muscle oxygen levels. That suggests Garmin may be preparing new hardware alongside the software feature.

Muscle oxygen, or SmO2, is still a fairly niche metric in wearables. Right now it is mostly tracked by specialist sports sensors like the Moxy Monitor, rather than mainstream smartwatches, so if Garmin brings it to a consumer device it would be a pretty interesting move.

A natural extension of Body Battery

The name Muscle Battery feels instantly familiar. Garmin users already know Body Battery as one of the platform’s best-known features, giving an easy-to-understand view of overall energy levels based on stress, sleep and recovery signals.

Rather than looking at full-body readiness, Muscle Battery is more targeted. In practical terms, it could help runners, cyclists and strength athletes understand how well specific muscle groups are recovering after hard sessions.

That would make it especially useful for interval work, long runs, leg-heavy gym sessions or back-to-back training days. This is where muscular fatigue often outlasts general cardiovascular recovery.

Here’s how it’s described in the filing.

A feature of computer software that captures, processes, and analyzes muscle oxygen saturation or related sports performance metrics using special algorithms; feature of operating software with muscle oxygen saturation or related biometrics measurement algorithm for personal electronic devices; electronic software algorithm for the purpose of capturing, processing, and analyzing muscle oxygen saturation or related sports performance metrics; algorithm feature sold as an integral component of personal electronic devices, namely wearable fitness trackers, smartwatches, and health monitoring devices.

Could this tie into CIRQA?

Most likely, Garmin plans to introduce a new sensor capable of measuring muscle oxygen directly. Given the CIRQA trademark filing, and the growing signs that Garmin is exploring more recovery-focused wearables, the timing feels particularly notable.

The filing date stands out because it comes just six days before Garmin’s CIRQA trademark application. That may be coincidence, but it also raises another possibility. A screenless recovery band paired with a new muscle-focused readiness metric would generate lots of interest.

That becomes even more interesting in light of a recent Whoop patent that points to a future wearable capable of measuring muscle oxygenation. If Garmin gets there first, CIRQA could end up offering something beyond what the current generation of the Whoop provides.

For now, this remains a trademark filing rather than a confirmed product feature. Still, the specificity of the wording makes this one worth watching closely, as it may offer an early look at where Garmin’s performance tracking is heading next.

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Source: USPTO

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A second sighting makes this look far more deliberate

When the watch first appeared in the Grant Fisher training clip last month, it was easy to see it as an early teaser or even an accidental reveal. That is much harder to argue now.

The same unreleased device now appears to have been shown again in official athlete footage, this time during a real race setting. Amanal Petros, who recently broke the German record at the Berlin Half Marathon, can be seen wearing a large round smartwatch that closely matches the device from the earlier clip.

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That second appearance changes the tone of the story. Two separate athlete videos strongly suggest this is part of a planned pre-launch tease rather than a one-off glimpse. It feels increasingly likely that Zepp Health wants the device seen ahead of an official announcement.

More of the design is now visible

This latest footage also gives us another look at the hardware.

The watch appears to feature a round case with a relatively large display, a metal body and a black silicone sports strap. One of the more interesting visual details is the button design. Unlike the buttons on the recently launched Active 3 Premium, this watch seems to use larger buttons with the same 4 button setup.

That detail helps distinguish it from other recent Amazfit models and points toward a more premium running-focused design. It also lines up with the look of the original Cheetah Pro, while still suggesting Zepp Health has refined the chassis.

From what we can see so far, the design seems aimed at runners who want a lightweight sports watch without giving up a premium finish. In fact, we previously compiled a mockup based on all the images seen so far. This is what the device is likely to look like.

What this could mean for launch timing

The specifications still remain under wraps, but the name “Cheetah 2” had already surfaced earlier this year in app code, which was the first strong clue that a successor was on the way. Now that the device has appeared in two athlete-focused videos, the case for an imminent launch looks stronger.

Not just that. But there have also been two recent regulatory filings of yet to be released Amazfit watches. One goes under the number A2441, the other model under the number A2564. Most likely, one of these two is the Cheetah 2 Pro. The other one might be Falcon 2. Zepp Health has clearly already secured regulatory approvals for two new devices.

Brands tend to place unreleased wearables on sponsored athletes once the final design is largely locked in. While that remains informed speculation, the pattern now looks increasingly clear. The Cheetah 2 Pro seems to be moving from rumour stage into late pre-launch visibility.

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The update appears to be the next step in Zepp Health’s steady expansion of BioCharge. Over the past few months, the company has been building this into one of the watch’s key software features, and this latest release pushes it further into daily health and recovery use.

BioCharge gets more context

The biggest addition here is something called BioCharge Life Log. This looks to be a manual logging feature that lets users record real-world events that may affect recovery and energy levels through the day, including stress, alcohol intake, travel and illness.

That added context should make BioCharge easier to interpret. If your score suddenly drops after a long-haul flight, poor sleep or a particularly stressful work day, the watch and Zepp Health app can now help explain why rather than simply showing a lower readiness value.

The update also introduces a BioCharge boundary alert, which appears to notify users when they are approaching or reaching their daily BioCharge limit during workouts. In practical terms, that acts as a soft warning that strain may be starting to outweigh recovery.

Self-check adds a more proactive layer

While Life Log is based on manually recorded events, Self-check appears to work from the watch’s own physiological data. According to the update notes, it is designed to identify unusual trends and help flag potential health risks earlier.

That suggests the system is monitoring deviations from your personal baseline rather than relying on fixed thresholds. A sustained drop in HRV, elevated resting heart rate, poorer sleep metrics or prolonged stress signals could all feed into this.

This gives BioCharge a more proactive role. Instead of simply helping explain why your score has changed, the watch may now be able to alert you when something in your recovery profile looks out of the ordinary. Those alerts are also expected to sync with the Zepp Health app homepage, making them easier to spot at a glance.

Alongside the new BioCharge tools, Zepp Health says it has further refined the underlying algorithm to cover more scenarios and improve the accuracy of energy use and recovery estimates. That is arguably just as important as the visible additions.

Rollout should begin soon

While this update is rolling out first to the Balance 2, these BioCharge additions will likely make their way to most recent Amazfit watches. Features like Life Log, boundary alerts and Self-check feel like software-level tools rather than something tied to specific hardware.

Zepp Health has followed this approach before, first introducing new features on one device before expanding them across the wider lineup. This update may simply be the first phase of a broader rollout.

Change-log

New

• Added BioCharge Life Log, supports logging events such as stress, alcohol intake, travel and illness
• Added BioCharge boundary alerts, provides notifications when you approach your daily BioCharge limit during workouts
• Added BioCharge Self-check, designed to detect unusual physiological trends and help identify potential health risks earlier
• Related alerts now sync to the Zepp Health app homepage

Optimisations

• Improved the BioCharge algorithm to cover more scenarios and events
• Improved the accuracy of energy consumption and recovery estimates

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the music player could not play music
• Fixed issues with the music list refresh and song switching
• Fixed display issues on Zepp Coach training reminder pages
• Fixed other known issues to improve system stability and smoothness

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The USPTO application numbered £99670310 itself is unusually specific. Rather than using broad fitness tracker wording, Garmin describes wearable devices placed on the body that measure physiological data, bio-signals and bodily behaviour, alongside metrics linked to stress recovery, alertness and performance.

Taken together, this points well beyond a conventional fitness band. The language strongly suggests a recovery-first wearable designed for continuous wear, with a focus on sleep, training load and daily readiness, which lines up closely with what earlier leaks had hinted at.

A stronger signal than the original leak

Back in January, we reported that Garmin had briefly exposed a product page reference to a “CIRQA Smart Band” on its own site. That leak pointed to two sizes, multiple colour options and an estimated shipping window that suggested a mid-2026 release.

At the time, the main question was whether this was simply another fitness band or something aimed more directly at the recovery wearable space currently dominated by devices like Whoop. There was speculation about the upcoming device including a screen-less design and deeper recovery analytics.

This latest trademark filing adds more weight to that theory and makes the earlier leak feel far more significant in hindsight. The wording around stress recovery, alertness and performance feels very deliberate, and Garmin could easily have filed something much broader.

Instead, the language closely mirrors how recovery-focused wearables are typically positioned, which strengthens the view that CIRQA may be designed as a dedicated recovery and readiness device rather than a conventional fitness band.

The filing hints at Garmin’s direction

What stands out most is that the application is filed on an intent-to-use basis. In other words, this is not a legacy product name being renewed. It strongly suggests something Garmin intends to bring to market.

The legal description covers electronic sensors and monitors worn on the body, along with devices for storing and transmitting the collected data. That fits with a band-style wearable that relies heavily on app-based insights rather than an onboard display.

If Garmin does take CIRQA in this direction, it could represent a different kind of product from its existing smartwatch and band lineup. This may be designed as a dedicated recovery and readiness device.

That would also make sense strategically. Garmin already has the software foundation in place through Body Battery, HRV Status, sleep analytics and training readiness metrics. CIRQA could simply package those ideas into a more discreet form factor.

Release date

The trademark timeline may also offer a small clue on launch timing, although it is not a direct release indicator. Garmin filed the CIRQA name on February 25 and the application is still listed as awaiting assignment to an examining attorney. But that does not prevent the company from launching the device before the trademark is formally approved.

In practice, brands often release new hardware while the legal process is still moving through the USPTO. When viewed alongside the earlier smart band leak, which pointed to a mid-2026 shipping window, the latest filing still fits with a potential late spring or early summer launch rather than suggesting any delay.

For now, nothing is official beyond the trademark filing, but it does make the earlier leak look far less accidental and much more like an early glimpse of a product already moving through Garmin’s launch pipeline.

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Source: USPTO

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A sensor designed for different parts of the body

One diagram shows the device placed on the upper thigh, while another highlights use across the chest, arm and waist. You may be wondering – why would Whoop want the device worn in different places in the first place? The answer likely comes down to data quality and the type of physiological signal being measured.

Different areas of the body offer very different insights. Larger muscle groups such as the quadriceps can provide a clearer view of muscle oxygen use during exercise, which could be particularly useful for running, cycling and strength work. By contrast, areas such as the chest or torso may offer more stable readings for broader cardiovascular signals and recovery metrics.

This suggests Whoop may be building a system that adapts to the metric. That is a notable shift from the traditional smartwatch approach, where heart rate, recovery and activity tracking are all constrained to a single location whether or not it is the best place to capture the signal.

Muscle oxygen could be the real target

The patent repeatedly points toward combining optical sensing with pressure data to extract deeper physiological signals. One of the most interesting of these is muscle oxygen saturation, which has so far been limited mostly to niche devices and specialist sensors.

Placing a sensor on the thigh or arm makes much more sense for this type of measurement. It allows the device to monitor how muscles are using oxygen during effort, rather than relying purely on heart rate as a proxy for intensity.

If Whoop moves in this direction, it could open the door to new types of training insights. Instead of only tracking strain through cardiovascular response, the system could begin to reflect how hard the muscles themselves are working and how quickly they recover.

Pressure sensing adds another layer

Another important part of the patent is the use of pressure sensing within the strap.

Rather than assuming the device is worn correctly, the system can detect how tightly it is pressed against the skin and adjust its readings accordingly. This has a direct impact on data quality, especially for optical sensors, which are sensitive to both movement and contact consistency.

It also enables more advanced interpretations of the data. Changes in pressure can affect blood flow and tissue response, which can then be used alongside optical signals to refine measurements.

The patent points to more than muscle oxygen

While the muscle oxygen angle is arguably the most eye-catching part of the filing, the patent itself points to a broader set of physiological metrics.

Among the signals referenced are blood oxygen saturation, oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin, and total hemoglobin levels. That suggests Whoop may be exploring deeper tissue and blood flow analysis.

The filing also references tissue perfusion and blood flow related signals, which could potentially be used to enhance recovery and strain insights. In practical terms, that could help provide a clearer picture of how blood flow responds during exercise and how quickly the body returns to baseline afterwards.

There is also mention of pulse waveform data and pressure-based vascular measurements, which could support more advanced cardiovascular metrics, including refinements to blood pressure trend estimates. That is particularly notable given Whoop already offers Blood Pressure Insights, suggesting this patent may point to future hardware designed to improve the quality and reliability of those readings.

What this could mean for the next Whoop

Of course, this is not a confirmed product roadmap, so it should be treated as an early signal rather than a direct preview of the next device. What makes this filing particularly interesting is that the patent drawings do not appear to show wrist placement, instead focusing on other parts of the body.

That opens up the possibility that this is not a direct replacement for the standard Whoop. Instead, it may be a separate device designed to work alongside the core wearable, potentially as part of the company’s broader body-based tracking ecosystem.

What gives this filing weight is that, in the past, pretty much all of Whoop’s patents have gone on to appear in real-world products. While that is never a guarantee, it does make this feel more than just a theoretical concept on paper.

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Source: USPTO

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The big news here is that this is not shaping up to be a China-only release. Oppo has now confirmed a global unveiling for April 21, which immediately makes this a much more relevant launch for international smartwatch buyers.

That is especially interesting because Oppo and OnePlus have a track record of sharing hardware across markets. So there is already speculation that this device could eventually surface internationally under the OnePlus name, much like previous smaller smartwatch variants.

A smaller design with a more premium look

The design is clearly one of the main talking points.

Oppo seems to be positioning the Watch X3 Mini as a more fashion-led smartwatch rather than simply a reduced-size version of the standard model. The use of sapphire crystal glass and a stainless steel body gives it a more premium feel straight away, while one of the finishes adds gold-plated detailing for an even more polished look.

Based on the teaser images, the watch keeps a circular display but trims down the overall footprint. That should make it a better fit for smaller wrists and for users who found larger smartwatches too bulky for everyday wear.

Health features go beyond the basics

The health tracking side is also worth paying attention to. Alongside the expected heart rate, sleep, stress and blood oxygen tracking, Oppo is highlighting hypertension risk detection as one of the standout features.

It is important to be precise here because this is not direct blood pressure measurement. From what has been shared so far, the watch appears to estimate elevated blood pressure risk using trends in optical sensor data rather than delivering an actual cuff-style reading.

Still, it gives Oppo a stronger health-led message for the launch and lines up with where the wider smartwatch market is heading. Skin temperature monitoring and menstrual cycle insights are also expected to be part of the package, so this looks like a fairly complete health suite.

A full smartwatch in a smaller body

The “Mini” name does not appear to mean reduced functionality. Quite the contrary.

Oppo is expected to keep the full smartwatch experience intact, including wrist calling, remote camera control and support for a large app ecosystem. Battery life is said to reach around two and a half days in standard use, extending to as much as seven days in power saving mode.

Overall, this looks less like a cut-down model and more like a smaller premium alternative to the main Watch X3. With the April 21 global launch now confirmed, this is one launch worth keeping an eye on, especially if it later makes its way into international markets under the OnePlus brand.

Source: Oppo

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To use it, open a completed activity, tap the share button and choose from the available layouts. From there, the finished image is ready to post wherever you want, whether that is social media, messaging apps or elsewhere.

A cleaner way to share your workouts

The update is aimed at users who like posting their sessions online without needing third-party editing tools. Garmin has clearly leaned into social-friendly formats here, with the three aspect ratios covering the most common use cases.

The 1×1 layout works well for standard social posts and feeds. The 4×5 format is more suited for portrait-style feed posts where you want the image to take up more screen space. Then there is the 9×16 option, which is ideal for Stories, Reels and other vertical formats.

What stands out is the transparent design itself. Rather than placing the route map and workout figures inside opaque boxes, Garmin lets the image remain front and centre. The data sits more naturally on top of the photo, which gives the final result a much cleaner and more modern look.

As shown in these examples, the app overlays average heart rate, distance and average pace alongside a route outline. It makes the share card feel much less like a screenshot and more like something intentionally designed for posting.

A subtle shift

What makes this interesting is less the feature itself and more what it says about where Garmin Connect is heading. The app has long been centred on data analysis, training load and post-workout insights, but updates like this suggest Garmin is also paying more attention to presentation.

This is not an entirely new idea in the fitness app space. Strava and several third-party tools have offered activity share cards with route and stat overlays for some time, so Garmin is not breaking new ground here. What it is doing is bringing a cleaner, more polished version of that experience directly into Connect.

For many users, the workout no longer ends when the run or ride is over. Sharing progress, routes and milestone sessions has become part of the wider fitness experience, whether that is with friends, training groups or a broader online audience.

That is why this update feels relevant even if it is a relatively small addition. Garmin is making sure shared workouts look just as polished outside the app as the data looks inside it.

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Fitbit may be working on spot blood pressure checks

What makes this filing interesting is the way Fitbit seems to be approaching the measurement itself. Rather than trying to estimate blood pressure continuously in the background, the patent points to a guided check that the user actively starts, which could make the feature more reliable in real-world use.

The document, granted on April 7, 2026 by the US Patent Office, describes a system that combines optical pulse sensing with a force sensor to analyse how the pulse signal changes during a brief reading. In other words, this looks less like an always-on wellness metric and more like a dedicated health tool, similar in concept to how ECG features are used on smartwatches today.

The reading appears to be taken with a finger press

One of the clearest illustrations in the patent shows a finger pressing down on the top of the wearable while the main sensor remains in contact with the wrist. That detail makes the likely real-world use much easier to understand and gives the whole concept a far more practical feel.

In simple terms, you would wear the device as normal and then manually start a blood pressure reading. At that point, you place a finger on the top sensor area for a short period, which increases the force applied at the underside optical sensor against the wrist.

The wearable then tracks two things at once. It captures the pulse waveform through a standard optical sensor, much like existing heart rate tracking, while also measuring how much pressure is being applied through a dedicated force sensor. The software then analyses how the pulse amplitude changes as that pressure changes, using the relationship between the two to estimate blood pressure.

A more practical approach than passive estimates

This is an important distinction because many cuffless blood pressure concepts rely heavily on indirect estimation methods such as pulse transit time and calibration models. Those approaches can work, but they often depend on baseline calibration and can drift over time.

Fitbit’s patent suggests something more controlled. By knowing exactly how much force is being applied during a spot check, the device may be able to generate a more stable and repeatable estimate.

In practical use, this would likely be a feature for occasional checks rather than continuous all-day monitoring. Think of it as something you use occasionally to track trends, rather than a passive metric quietly updating in the background.

Why this matters now

The timing is interesting given the recent screenless Fitbit band teasers that seem to point toward a stronger focus on health, recovery and passive wellness tracking. A spot blood pressure feature would fit neatly into that broader direction, even if it eventually lands first on a Google Pixel Watch rather than a band.

Blood pressure remains one of the major health metrics that mainstream wearables are still trying to crack in a practical way. This filing suggests Fitbit is still very much working on solutions behind the scenes.

As always, a patent does not mean this feature is about to launch. Companies file plenty of concepts that never make it into consumer products, and that is especially true in the health sensing space.

That said, this one feels more grounded than many abstract filings because it lays out a believable way a user would actually take a reading. If Fitbit does bring this to market, it could become a genuinely useful addition for people who want quick spot checks and long-term blood pressure trends from the wrist.

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Golf mode finally lands

The headline feature here is clearly the new golf workout mode. According to the update details, users now get access to data for over 40,000 golf courses globally, which is a serious addition for anyone who likes to keep one watch on the wrist for both everyday training and weekend rounds.

The golf tools go beyond just basic course mapping. The watch now offers distance readings to the front, centre and back of the green, hazard distances, digital scorecard support and target plus pin positioning. Those are the kind of features usually reserved for dedicated golf watches, so it is interesting to see them arrive on the rugged T-Rex line.

This move also makes sense strategically. More multisport watches are trying to cover a wider range of use cases, and golf remains a popular category for premium wearables.

The inclusion of course mapping and shot-distance guidance should make the watch more compelling for users who want a rugged outdoor device that can also handle leisure sports without compromise. It also brings Amazfit devices closer to some major brands like Garmin.

Better tools for runners

Another addition that has been making its rounds in the past few weeks to other watches is running lactate threshold calculation during outdoor running and track sessions. Basically, this gives runners access to an estimate of the pace and heart rate intensity they can sustain before fatigue starts to build more rapidly. If you’re interested in learning more about it, I recently tested it on the Amazfit Active 3 Premium.

For anyone who trains by zones, this is a useful metric. It gives the watch a more serious training edge, helping users better structure tempo efforts, threshold sessions and race pacing.

There’s more

Outside the major sports additions, the update also includes a Bluetooth disconnection reminder. This feature can be the difference between noticing immediately that you have left your phone behind and realising it much later.

Also, users now get more icon types when saving location points during workouts. And the sleep algorithm has been optimised.

Taken together, this feels like a strong update for the T-Rex Ultra 2. Golf is the standout addition, but the running and sleep improvements help round out the package nicely.

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For long-time members, this will probably feel familiar at first glance. WHOOP has previously offered all-time stats through its Performance Profile, including recovery streaks, best sleep, HRV and resting heart rate ranges, plus total activity counts by sport. What is different now is the way all of this has been surfaced and turned into something that feels closer to a reward system.

A fresh look for a familiar feature

The biggest change here is presentation. Instead of being a more passive stats page tucked away in the app, the refreshed profile now places achievements front and centre.

Users are greeted with level progression, milestone badges and a dedicated achievements section that tracks personal accomplishments over time. Cards such as Runner’s High, Gear Grinder and Green Monster give a more visual way to reflect training consistency and volume.

The profile page also pulls together headline long-term stats in a cleaner format. Best sleep, peak recovery and max strain now sit near the top, alongside streak counters for sleep quality, green recovery days and double-digit strain runs.

The data was already there

It is worth noting that much of the actual information is not brand new. WHOOP has long tracked metrics such as lowest resting heart rate, highest HRV and total lifetime activities.

For example, the activity summary shown in the screenshots breaks down total sessions by sport, with running clearly dominating. That is the sort of historical insight the platform has previously offered, but it now appears to be presented in a more polished and easier-to-digest layout.

The same applies to streaks. Consecutive days above 70% sleep, green recovery streaks and 10+ strain runs all build on metrics WHOOP has tracked for years. The difference is that they now feel more like achievements rather than just statistics.

More engagement for long-term members

This feels like a smart move from an engagement point of view. WHOOP’s strength has always been daily readiness, sleep and strain insights, but long-term users often want a clearer sense of progress over months and years.

By turning older profile stats into badge-style achievements and visible milestones, WHOOP gives members another reason to keep checking in. It adds a layer of motivation without changing the platform’s core focus on recovery and performance.

For users with years of data, this update could make the app feel more personal. Instead of simply looking at today’s recovery score, members can now see how their habits and training consistency have built up over time.

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