While the utility of a cellular - connect smartwatch is likely limited, the ability to leave your phone at home, but still perform basic tasks, could be a big draw for some people still indifferent
about wearable fitness devices.
Not exact matches
To keep up with the rise of
wearable devices, Oppo has unveiled a
fitness band called O Band, which can also track your sleeping patterns, remind you
about missed notifications and comes with a vibration alarm.
But considering the companion apps of the other
fitness trackers in this
wearable space, Mi Band's app is clearly a winner, as it show you the real - time steps taken, calories burned and has a detailed analytics
about the sleep patterns over the period, Since you first activated the
device.
Fitbit's CEO James Park is also quite confident
about the fact that a stylish and well - designed
device, which will offer both general purpose function with a focus on health and
fitness just like their
fitness wearable does.
No more catering to fashionistas this time around, but rather serious
fitness enthusiasts not worried
about wearable device bulk.
Rumors
about the upcoming Microsoft Band 2
fitness wearable got a big boost a few days ago when some alleged renders of the
device got leaked on the Internet.
Barkat did say that there are plenty of reasons to be excited
about the wrist as a vehicle for
wearables, but the current crop of
devices — Moto 360 and other smartwatches, as well as
fitness - based
wearables — fulfil the current consumer demand, and until there are new reasons to innovate in the space, the release cadence will continue to be slow.
While a wave of
fitness trackers and the upcoming Apple Watch are drumming up a healthy buzz
about wearables, more and more medical
devices work with smartphone apps and tap into Apple's HealthKit platform.
Following the news from earlier this month that
fitness wearable firm Fitbit had acquired Pebble, fans of the innovative smartwatch have been fretting
about the fate of their beloved
devices.
Although the page is down now, and Samsung - oddly - didn't announce the
wearable during its event for the new Galaxy Note 8, details
about the upcoming
device suggested it's basically an upgrade to last year's Gear Fit 2
fitness tracker.
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wearable tech blog features product reviews, news, and advice
about wearable tech, such as headphones and fitness technology dev
about wearable tech, such as headphones and
fitness technology
devices.