Fitbit Ace LTE vs. Fitbit Ace 3 Fitbit hasn't made a kids' smartwatch since the Ace 3, and the Fitbit Ace LTE is a worthy successor. But it's also a very different wrist-worn device. Android Central · May 29, 2024
Fitbit’s Ace LTE Is a Smartwatch for Kids That’s a Fun Mix of Nintendo, Tamagotchi, and Google Anil Sabharwal, Google Vice President, GM Health and Wearables, showed Inverse the new Fitbit Ace LTE, a smartwatch made for 7 to 11-year-olds that was inspired by Nintendo cartridges, Tamagotchi virtual pets, and popular games like Animal Crossing. Inverse · May 29, 2024
The new Fitbit Ace LTE is a Pixel Watch 2 for kids While we await the arrival of a potential Fitbit Sense 3 or Versa 5, the Fitbit Ace LTE is here, providing an extremely powerful and robust kids smartwatch. Android Central · May 29, 2024
Fitbit Ace LTE hands-on: Track your kid's fitness — and location — with this smartwatch Fitbit redesigned its fitness tracker for kids — and parents — with a new interface and better messaging. But, it now comes with a monthly subscription. Tom’s Guide · May 29, 2024
Samsung could leapfrog Apple and Google with new Galaxy AI fitness tools for Galaxy Watch 7 The Galaxy Watch has trailed behind the Apple Watch and Pixel Watch for fitness in recent years. On Wednesday, Samsung announced new personalized fitness tools that could help it not only catch up to its rivals, but even surpass them. Android Central · May 29, 2024
Oura Ring vs Fitbit Charge 6: Which one is better? I put these two premium fitness trackers to the test Oura Ring vs Fitbit - which one will you choose? Here, health journalist Ciara McGinley weighs up the two premium fitness trackers Woman & Home · May 25, 2024
Month-long Garmin Venu bug represents a worrying trend across fitness watches Garmin has faced criticism from loyal users over bugs that have taken months to resolve. But it's not just a Garmin problem. Most fitness brands have started focusing on updating their watches with new features as much as possible, and it's leading to problems. Android Central · May 24, 2024
Can your Apple Watch detect stress? New study says 'yes' A Canadian study indicates that the Apple Watch is primed to be a great tracker of stress levels Tom’s Guide · May 23, 2024
We need to stop letting companies double-dip with high upfront costs and required subscriptions Samsung is reportedly weighing a subscription for its Galaxy Ring in addition to a $300 to $350 initial purchase price, and if it goes this route, consumers should boycott. Android Central · May 23, 2024
Smartwatch 'smart straps' died for a reason. I still want them to come back. Samsung, Pebble, Sony, and other early smartwatch brands embedded tech inside of their watch bands, so customers could pay extra to add more smarts later. The idea failed to gain traction, but the concept of 'smart bands' hasn't died. Android Central · May 19, 2024
Google Pixel Watch 3: Everything you need to know including price, features, sizes and more The Google Pixel Watch 3 XL boasts a 40% larger screen than any Pixel Watch prior. Tom’s Guide · May 16, 2024
One Google I/O announcement would fix the gaping hole in Wear OS Google Fit is headed out the door, so now Wear OS needs a new unified fitness app experience, whether it's Fitbit or something else. Android Central · May 12, 2024
Wear OS is pulling an Apple by introducing 'School Time' for kids Google says it will introduce 'school time' on Wear OS smartwatches to help children concentrate during school hours. Android Central · May 9, 2024
Samsung wants to convert your Galaxy Watch heart data into ECGs using GenAI Samsung already has passive AFib detection of irregular heart rhythm. This new patent will use generative AI to convert PPG data into ECG graphs — and we're intrigued. Android Central · May 6, 2024
Android Central · May 6, 2024 Google has set a deadline to shut down the Google Fit API The Google Fit API is being replaced by Health Connect.
Tom’s Guide · May 2, 2024 New Google Pixel 8a leaks showcase an AI-powered device with durable design The latest leaks on the Google Pixel 8a confirm many previous rumors, including matte finishes and Fitbit integration for Google's midrange phone.
Android Central · May 1, 2024 Google Wallet will succeed Fitbit Pay later this year as integration continues Fitbit has sent an email to users, warning them that its Pay app will disappear later this year.
TechRadar · May 1, 2024 Another Fitbit feature bites the dust as Google forces owners to switch to Wallet Google has set a deadline for Fitbit Pay users to switch to Google Wallet – here's how to make the switch early.
T3 · May 1, 2024 Fitbit watches getting their biggest feature upgrade since launch – but it won't please everyone It's all change at Fitbit as the payment system is set to swap from Fitbit Pay to Google Wallet this summer.
TechRadar · Apr 26, 2024 Android 15 could give you a super-charged dark mode that forces incompatible apps to support it Android 15 could get a better way to force apps into dark mode without the current compatibility issues.
TechRadar · Apr 26, 2024 A mystery Wear OS watch has just surfaced as the Pixel Watch 3 gets closer A new FCC listing may have revealed that Google might be secretly working on a new mid-range smartwatch.
TechRadar · Apr 25, 2024 Fitbit users hate the recent Sleep page update, but a change could be coming People hate the Fitbit Sleep page update, and it looks like Fitbit is taking notice; so is a change on the way?
TechRadar · Apr 24, 2024 Wear OS 5: what we want to see, and all the leaks so far Wear OS 5 could land this year. Here's what we've heard about it and what we want from it.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 17, 2024 I walked over 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and G-Shock Move — the results surprised me Which is more accurate at counting steps, The Fitbit Charge 6 or G-Shock Move DWH5600? We've got answers.
Android Central · Apr 13, 2024 Google designers detail the ongoing effort to revamp Fitbit app Google shared an interview with the Fitbit UX team explaining the thought behind the app's Material You design overhaul.