Back in July Apple filed a patent for biometric sensors which would allow the AirPods 2 to take on
fitness tracking capabilities like those seen in the Jabra Elite Wireless.
Not exact matches
Its next device will still include health - and
fitness -
tracking capabilities, but it's intended to compete more directly with «mainstream» smartwatches
like the Apple Watch and Samsung's Gear S3.
What thickness it does add seems
like a worthy trade - off for gaining additional
fitness tracking capabilities that instantly work with the existing Pebble Health app.
For $ 600 (or $ 700 if you opt for a version with durable Sapphire glass on the face) they'll both feature all of the same robust
fitness tracking capabilities as previous versions of the Fēnix 5, including optical heart rate
tracking so you don't need to wear a chest strap, basic smartwatch
capabilities like call, text, and email notifications, and environmental sensors
like a compass and altimeter.
It looks and behaves
like a smartwatch while boasting advanced
fitness tracking capabilities for a wide range of activities including swimming.