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Suunto 3 Fitness becomes Suunto 3, gets new case material & colorways

January 27, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 1 min read

In a rebranding exercise, Suunto 3 Fitness is now simply called Suunto 3. This is more in line with the

New Garmin Connect badge for Chinese New Year’s eve

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Year of the Rat Garmin Connect badge

January 25, 2020 Marko Maslakovic 1 min read

For those of you that like to collect Garmin activity badges, there’s a new one to be picked up today,

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Apple launches incentives program to reward gym-goers

January 23, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Sports tracker, Weightlifting 2 min read

Apple has today announced that it has launched an Apple Watch Connected initiative that rewards regular gym-goers. Essential reading: Top fitness

Garmin enables wrist-based heart rate for swimming on Forerunner 945

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Garmin enables optical heart rate for swim on Vivoactive 4 & Venu

January 21, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Sports tracker, Swimming 3 min read

Garmin has enabled optical heart rate for swimming on Vivoactive 4 & Venu. This comes with the latest firmware update

Upcoming Amazfit GTS/GTR firmware update helps solve GPS issues

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Upcoming Amazfit GTS/GTR firmware update helps resolve GPS issues

January 19, 2020 Ivan Jovin Firmware update, Smartwatch 1 min read

A new software update for Amazfit GTS and GTR smartwatches focuses on resolving slow GPS positioning speed and inaccurate readings.

Xiaomi Wear app is finally available on the Apple Store

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Xiaomi Wear app finally gets Apple Store reveal

January 17, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update 2 min read

Xiaomi Wear app for iOS is finally available on the Apple Store in some countries. At the moment the software

Xiaomi Mi Watch update adds Body Battery function & all day stress tracking

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Xiaomi Mi Watch update adds Body Battery & all day stress tracking

January 16, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 1 min read

Xiaomi is releasing the second firmware update for Mi Watch starting tomorrow. This slaps on the Body Battery function, all

Fitbit maintains lead in app usage while Under Armour gains market share

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How to set running goals that will help you not hinder you

January 16, 2020 Dan Chabert 5 min read

Runners, by nature, are typically very driven individuals who thrive on schedules and planning. Goals often give them some sort

Connecting a Fitbit with your smart home

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How to connect a Fitbit with your smart home

January 14, 2020 Taylor Bliszcz How to, Smartwatch 2 min read

There is a way to integrate your Fitbit with your smart home using a system called if-this-then-that (IFTTT). IFTTT and

Women more likely to use fitness trackers than man says new research

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Women more likely to use fitness trackers than men says new research

January 14, 2020 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 2 min read

A new survey shows that one in five American adults currently use a wearable, with women more likely than men

Timex and Huami team up on next generation smartwatches

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Huami gets FCC certification for Timex-branded smartwatch

January 13, 2020 Ivan Jovin Leaks, Smartwatch 2 min read

Huami has received the stamp of approval from the FCC for a Timex-branded smartwatch. The two companies entered into a

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Amazfit GTS vs Amazfit BIP S: What’s the difference?

January 13, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Device matchup, Smartwatch 8 min read

Many thought last year’s Amazfit GTS was the updated version of Amazfit Bip. However the unveiling of Bip S at

The most active countries in 2018 according to Fitbit

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The most active countries in 2019 according to Fitbit

January 13, 2020 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 2 min read

Fitbit has named Hong Kong as the word’s most active country in 2019. To reach this finding, the company crunched

Strava’s Bushfire Disaster challenge to raise money for Australia relief efforts

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Join Strava’s virtual challenge to help raise money for Australia relief efforts

January 10, 2020 Dusan Johnson Smartwatch 1 min read

Strava has created a virtual half marathon and 5K through a Strava Challenge in order to help raise money for Australia’s deadly

CES 2020: IEVA’s a new smartwatch monitor environmental factors

CES 2020: IEVA’s new smartwatch monitors environmental factors

January 10, 2020 Marko Maslakovic CES 2020, Smartwatch 1 min read

IEVA has launched an environmental-monitoring smartwatch that keeps tabs on pollution levels and sun exposure, as well as activity. Essential reading: Top