Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google has been busy reshaping its wearable strategy. Earlier this month, the company launched the new Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker anchored by multi-day battery life. Then at Google I/O this week, Google announced Wear OS 7, including battery optimizations that could improve Pixel Watch battery life by up … Read More “Wear OS 7 battery life upgrades are more important than you think” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority First impressions matter, and after 48 hours with the Fitbit Air, Google’s new screen-less tracker is making a very good one. Honestly, I’m already more impressed by the physical device than I was by the idea of it. Ever since the early rumors surfaced, the Fitbit Air sounded like another … Read More “48 hours later, I’m already impressed” »
TL;DR Amazfit has launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra, a new premium GPS watch for trail runners and ultra-distance athletes. The new model adds durability, full-color maps, and up to 33 hours of GPS battery life in Trail Running mode. The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra is available now for $599.99. Just weeks after launching the new … Read More “Amazfit follows the Cheetah 2 Pro with a rugged new Ultra model” »
TL;DR Garmin announced its new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 beginner-focused running watches. Both add AMOLED displays, adaptive Garmin Coach plans, training readiness, and new quick workout tools. The new watches go on sale May 15, with the Forerunner 70 priced at $249.99, the Forerunner 170 at $299.99, and the Forerunner 170 Music at $349.99. … Read More “Garmin just gave beginner runners features that used to cost more” »
Google’s latest fitness wearable, the Fitbit Air, offers a stripped-down fitness tracking experience for users interested in the Fitbit platform. The screenless tracker is a lightweight, distraction-free alternative to the brand’s existing lineup, including the popular Fitbit Charge 6. At a time when gadgets can feel increasingly overwhelming, but wellness tracking still has clear benefits, … Read More “5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air” »
I’ve worn a Pixel Watch on my wrist since the original dropped in 2022, and have moved through all four models of Google’s smartwatch. Before that, I had worn a Fitbit for many, many years, starting with the original Fitbit One and moving through the Flex, Alta, Charge, Blaze, and more. I love the product … Read More “As a Pixel Watch 4 owner, I really love (and hate) the new Fitbit Air” »
It’s finally happened! After years of begging for their return, screenless fitness trackers are back, at least in the form of Google’s new Fitbit Air. I’ll admit, I didn’t expect Google to be the one to answer my pleas, but given that Fitbit started life with simple, innocuous trackers like 2013’s Flex, it feels fitting … Read More “Why no GPS on the Fitbit Air is an instant dealbreaker” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR WHOOP is adding on-demand clinician video consultations in its app in the US this summer. The company hasn’t said whether clinician access is included in membership pricing or costs extra. The updates, which include other AI features, arrive a day after Google launched the Fitbit Air. With Google launching … Read More “WHOOP response to the Fitbit Air is doctor access in its app” »
HUAWEI’s Watch Fit 5 Pro delivers an attractive build, truly excellent battery life, and a robust health and fitness tracking toolkit, all at an approachable price. HUAWEI keeps squaring up against Cupertino, and the HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro is the company’s latest attempt at building an Apple Watch alternative for people who want a … Read More “One of Android’s best Apple Watch alternatives” »
TL;DR Google is rebranding Fitbit Premium as Google Health Premium alongside the Fitbit app’s transition to the new Google Health app. The subscription price is increasing from Fitbit Premium’s current $79.99 per year to $99.99 annually. The monthly plan costs the same at $9.99. Google Health Premium adds Gemini-powered coaching, adaptive fitness plans, deeper sleep … Read More “Fitbit Premium is now Google Health Premium and it’ll cost more” »
