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fitness trackers

  1. Android News

    Amazfit PACE review says its feature-packed, but falls short in key areas

    Android Authority has published its full review of the Amazfit PACE and gives a score of 7.6 out of 10. The pros are a beautiful, sleek design, IP67 water resistance, and 5-day battery life. The cons include the fact that there are a limited amount of activity tracking options, and the on-device...
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    FitBit's workforce may be cut by 5-10% due to slow sales in Q4

    FitBit is expected to announce job cuts after its Q4 earnings call today. The cuts could affect 80 to 160 jobs, totaling 10% of the company's workforce. The cuts would allow FitBit to save $200 million in annual operating costs.
  3. Android News

    Withings Steel HR review says that it's classy but inconsistent

    Ars Technica has published its full review of the Withings Steel HR and claims that it's "classy on the outside" but "inconsistent on the inside". The pros of the wearable include an elegant design, great battery life, and a large list of trackable activity categories. The negative points...
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    Samsung may be working on a "Gear Fit Pro"

    Samsung has filed a trademark for one "Gear Fit Pro." The name would seem to suggest a souped up a fitness tracker is on the way, but there are no details at this time.
  5. Android News

    Misfit Phase review states that hybrid smartwatches may replace activity trackers

    Valentina from Ars Technica has published the full review of the Misfit Phase smartwatch and states the basic design combined with smartwatch capabilities could help the new wearable to replace basic activity trackers.
  6. Android News

    Here are some of the best bands for the Samsung Gear Fit 2

    Now that the Samsung Gear Fit 2 has been available for some time, Marc from Android Central takes a look at some of the best replacement bands for the wearable.
  7. Android News

    New wearables from Boltt were unveiled at CES 2017

    Boltt introduced a series of smart wearables that are controlled with an AI-enabled mobile application at CES 2017. These accessories include connected shoes, stride sensors, and fitness trackers.
  8. Android News

    Deal: Get a free Samsung Gear Fit 2 when you buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

    Samsung is kicking off 2017 by giving away the Gear Fit 2 to anyone who buys the Galax yS7 edge. When you purchased the smartphone from Samsung directly, you can add the Gear Fit 2 directly to your cart for free. However, you can also get the fitness tracker for free if you purchase the phone...
  9. Android News

    Samsung Gear wearables are now compatible with iOS

    Samsung has pushed an update to the Gear S3, Gear S2, and Gear Fit 2 wearables which add iOS compatibility after the accompanying app has been installed.
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    Fitbit looks to build its own app store as it works towards releasing a smartwatch

    Fitbit's CEO confirmed the company will be releasing its own wearable app store "as soon as possible". This has led to much speculation regarding whether Fitbit plans to release a full-fledged smartwatch in the near future.
  11. Android News

    How To: Make a fitness app part of your daily routine

    Jen from Android Central has compiled a roundup of all the different Android apps that will help your workout on a daily basis. These apps include Pokemon GO, Run Keeper, Noom Walk Pedometer, and more.
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    Hands-on with the TCL Moveband BT says the wearable offers an entry level experience

    PocketNow went hands-on with the TCL Moveband BT fitness tracker and states the wearable offers an elegant package while being able to include up to 30-day battery life.
  13. Android News

    Fossil Group planning to release 300 wearables in 2017

    The Fossil Group released more that 160 different wearables across multiple brands in 2016, but they are planning to bump that number up to 300 in 2017. While most tech companies haven't had much luck with smartwatches, the Fossil Group is planning a fashion-first approach for wearables which...
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    Garmin introduces 3 new fitness watches

    Garmin has introduced a new line of fitness watches named Fenix 5. There are three such smartwatches and they all place emphasis on fitness thanks to the various sensors inside, including a heart-rate monitor and embedded GPS. They can also connect to your phone to deliver notifications about...
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    Here 7 of the coolest accessories for your new Android smartphone

    Android Authority has compiled a list of the coolest accessories to get for your new Android smartphone. The list includes a battery pack, wireless charging pad, headphones, and a smartwatch or fitness tracker.
  16. Android News

    DEAL: Save $50 on the Samsung Gear Fit 2

    Amazon is currently offering $50 off the Samsung Gear Fit 2, bringing the price down to $129.99 from $179.99.
  17. Android News

    DEAL: Misfit Ray is now $30 cheaper on Amazon

    The Misfit Ray fitness tracker typically sells for $99.99, but Amazon has just cut its price by $30. For $69.99 you get a fitness tracker which can also monitor your sleep patterns and notify you of incoming calls. The Misfit Ray also lasts 6 months with its replaceable battery, so you won't...
  18. Android News

    DEAL: The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is now $30 cheaper

    The discount of fitness trackers continues today with a $30 price cut on the Samsung Gear Fit 2. Amazon is now selling the fitness tracker for $149 as opposed to its usual $179.99 price.
  19. Android News

    Meizu Band officially unveiled, tracks your steps and heart rate for only $32

    The Meizu Band has been introduced and will be going head-to-head with fitness trackers from FitBit and Xiaomi. The Meizu Band will track your steps and heart rate and can even notify you of incoming calls or text messages while connected to your phone. The fitness tracker has an IP67 water...
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    Fitbit Charge 2 review states its the best all-around activity tracker

    Rita from Android Police has published her full review of the Fitbit Charge 2 fitness tracker. The review states that the Charge 2 looks and feels great, works well, and is easy to use.
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    Huawei Fit vs other popular fitness trackers

    With the Huawei Fit wearable announced, Phandroid has put the device up against popular fitness trackers from other companies. Up against the likes of the Fitbit Charge 2, Garmin Vivosmart HR and Samsung Gear Fit 2, the Huawei Fit seems to be as good -- if not a little better -- than those...
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    Huawei Fit review says it doesn't offer much more than others do

    Ars Technica feels the Huawei Fit wearable is a fine fitness tracker, but it doesn't nothing too special that others don't as it's simply "on par" with other options in its price range. The device is at least better than Huawei's previous TalkBand options, though.
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    Huawei Fit hands-on praises its battery life

    An early hands-on look at the Huawei Fit wearable says the watch offers everything you'd expect from a fitness wearable these days. That said, it stands out in one area that should make you consider it above some others: a 6-day battery life on just 2 hours of charging.
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    Huawei Fit hands-on says it feels cheaper than it is

    At $130, the Huawei Fit is already an affordable device, however an early hands-on preview says the device doesn't feel worthy enough for such a price tag. With a relatively slow heart-rate response time and other shortcomings, the device doesn't live up to other options in the same price range...
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    Huawei Honor S1 launches as Huawei Fit in the US, a $130 fitness tracker

    Huawei has unveiled the Huawei Fit. It's a $130 fitness tracker that sports a circuar e-ink display. The Huawei Fit features a heart rate sensor for tracking your workouts and is also water resistant for swimming workouts. The device will be available in the US from Best Buy, Amazon, and Newegg.