Amazfit Helio Strap update brings better sleep and activity tracking
Version 3.11.0.1 of the Helio Strap firmware is now live, coming in at 3.66MB. It brings updates to sleep staging,
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Amazfit T-Rex 3 firmware 4.4.2.3 brings indoor cycling upgrades
Firmware version 4.4.2.3 is now rolling out to the Amazfit T-Rex 3, just days after the last update introduced podcast
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Garmin patent targets non-invasive glucose estimation
A new Garmin patent outlines how its wearables could estimate glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels using light-based sensors. The method relies
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Cancer risk scores on your wrist might soon be a thing
Smartwatches could soon alert United Kingdom NHS users to real-time cancer risk, thanks to a long-term national digital health plan.
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Court backs Whoop against Lexqi, could Polar be next
A US judge has granted Whoop a preliminary injunction against Lexqi, halting sales of its fitness band in the American
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Amazfit Bip 6 finally gets BioCharge update
The Amazfit Bip 6 is now receiving software version 3.10.0.1, a 9MB update that replaces the Readiness score with BioCharge.
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Wearable tech at MWC 2026 may bring rugged watches and updated fitness bands
MWC 2026 kicks off in Barcelona on March 2 and runs through March 5, with more than 100,000 attendees expected.
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Zepp Health extends Amazfit T-Rex 3 firmware window by a year
Zepp Health has extended software support for the Amazfit T-Rex 3 by a full year, pushing the end date to
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Amazfit A2550 certified in Malaysia possibly linked to upcoming T-Rex Ultra 2
A mysterious new Amazfit smartwatch has just cleared regulatory approval in Malaysia under model number A2550. While the official filing
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Samsung’s next-gen watches spotted in filings while Galaxy Ring remains on ice
Samsung is prepping two new smartwatches for later this year, with model numbers now spotted in the GSMA IMEI database.
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Garmin vs Strava race predictions put to the test
Garmin and Strava both try to tell you how fast you’ll run, but they go about it very differently. Strava
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Amazfit Balance 2 picks up route planning and workout audio alerts
Version 3.39.0.4 is now live for the Amazfit Balance 2, and it’s a solid update. It adds workout audio alerts,
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Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro update tackles rucking and podcast bugs
Another day, another firmware update for the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro. Version 4.4.1.3, is now rolling out. It’s a small
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How the Active Active Max stacks up vs the rugged T-Rex 3 Pro
Zepp Health dropped the Amazfit Active Max in January 2026, and I reviewed it shortly after launch. A few months
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Garmin and iPhone syncing just got easier in the EU
Garmin watches are now syncing with iPhones even when the Garmin Connect app isn’t open. This change is showing up
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