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Apple Prototypes Screenless Fitness Band to Rival WHOOP and Fitbit Air
technology11 days ago

Apple Prototypes Screenless Fitness Band to Rival WHOOP and Fitbit Air

Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker similar to the WHOOP or Fitbit Air, with prototypes featuring a fabric band and sensor module. The project, backed by Tim Cook and Eddy Cue, is in early stages and may not launch until 2028. Critics note that while the design offers comfort and battery life, it lacks the automatic workout detection and on-device controls of current smartwatches, raising questions about its usability without a screen.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#eddy-cue#fitness-tracker
Apple Prototypes Screenless Health Band, But Launch Uncertain Until 2028
tech16 days ago

Apple Prototypes Screenless Health Band, But Launch Uncertain Until 2028

Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker similar to Whoop, but it remains in early prototype stages with no confirmed launch date before 2028. The device features a fabric band and sensor module, focusing on health metrics without a display. While Apple has integrated rival features into its existing Watch and Health app, the new wearable aims to offer a distraction-free alternative to smartwatches.

via theverge.com|
#apple#bloomberg#health-tech
Garmin Cirqa Faces Off Against Whoop in Screenless Fitness Battle
technology2 months ago

Garmin Cirqa Faces Off Against Whoop in Screenless Fitness Battle

Garmin’s Cirqa is a new screenless fitness band aiming to rival Whoop, offering a largely one-time purchase at $199 with detailed metrics via Garmin Connect and optional Connect+ perks ($6.99/mo). It promises up to 10 days of battery life, but tests show Cirqa undercounts steps by about 16% in real use, while heart-rate tracking can be highly accurate versus a Polar H10. Whoop remains subscription-only, with a basic plan around $199/year and a premium plan at $359/year. For budget-conscious users who want a solid set of metrics without ongoing fees, Cirqa is compelling; for those seeking the depth of data-driven insights, Whoop’s subscription could be worth it.

via bgr.com|
#fitness-trackers#garmin-cirqa#screenless-wearables
Garmin Cirqa: A Screenless, Subscription-Free Challenge to Whoop
technology2 months ago

Garmin Cirqa: A Screenless, Subscription-Free Challenge to Whoop

Garmin unveiled the Cirqa Smart Band, a screenless fitness tracker that costs $199.99 upfront with no subscription, pitched as a subscription-free alternative to Whoop and Fitbit; it tracks sleep, heart rate, stress, and Body Battery, supports 80 activities via a side button, and syncs data to Garmin Connect, with up to 10 days of battery life. Availability starts July 24, and Garmin aims to lure loyalists and budget-conscious buyers away from recurring-fee models.

via Gear Patrol|
#cirqa#fitness-tracker#garmin
Bevel Adds Whoop‑like Coaching to Fitbit Air via Google Health Connect
technology2 months ago

Bevel Adds Whoop‑like Coaching to Fitbit Air via Google Health Connect

Bevel Health has integrated with Google Health Connect to bring its AI-powered coaching to Fitbit Air users, offering personalized guidance based on biomarker trends and potentially closing the gap with Whoop’s holistic platform. The setup requires using the Bevel app and granting permissions, with Bevel Pro pricing up to $15/mo or $100/year and an optional Google Health Premium at $10/mo for advanced features. At the same time, Fitbit Air remains a cheaper alternative than Whoop’s full package, though total costs depend on Bevel’s subscription; the move underscores competition in AI health coaching, especially as Whoop has sued Bevel over related claims.

via Gear Patrol|
#ai-health-coaching#bevel-health#fitbit-air
Featherweight Fitbit Air wins me over from WHOOP
technology3 months ago

Featherweight Fitbit Air wins me over from WHOOP

A three-week switch from WHOOP to Fitbit Air reveals a lighter, more comfortable wear (12g), strong battery life (8+ days), and surprisingly helpful Google Health AI summaries that trump WHOOP’s data-heavy app. Initial tracking hiccups faded with calibration, and at a $99 price the Air offers compelling value that could push me to switch fully—though dedicated athletes may still prefer WHOOP’s deeper metrics.

via Android Authority|
#fitbit-air#fitness-tracker#google-health
FDA backs off enforcement on Whoop’s blood pressure reading after updates
health-tech3 months ago

FDA backs off enforcement on Whoop’s blood pressure reading after updates

The FDA told wearable maker Whoop it would not pursue further enforcement action over its Blood Pressure Insights feature after tweaks; the agency had previously warned in 2025 that the reading constituted a medical device requiring clearance, a stance Whoop disputed by labeling the feature wellness-focused. Experts warn that even with these tweaks, the updated wellness guidance remains ambiguous and could pose risks to users.

via statnews.com|
#blood-pressure#fda#health-tech
Apple Watch Series 11 Tops Rivals in WSJ Wearables Showdown
technology4 months ago

Apple Watch Series 11 Tops Rivals in WSJ Wearables Showdown

The Wall Street Journal’s wearables showdown finds the Apple Watch Series 11 delivering the strongest overall performance against the Oura Ring, Fitbit Air, and Whoop MG: a Stanford sleep study shows it matches lab sleep duration and aligns with lab sleep stages, while it leads in heart-rate accuracy and general activity tracking without a paid subscription. Whoop can match it when worn on the bicep; Fitbit Air and Oura falter under high-intensity activity. The Series 11 starts at $299 (often discounted).

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-watch-series-11#oura-ring#sleep-tracking
Apple Watch at a crossroads as screenless wearables gain ground
technology4 months ago

Apple Watch at a crossroads as screenless wearables gain ground

Apple’s 11-year-old Watch is losing momentum as rivals Whoop, Oura, and Google-backed Fitbit Air push screenless health tracking focused on recovery and sleep. Leadership churn at Apple—retirements and exits across health, hardware, and marketing—amid a push to simplify Health and pursue AI-driven services. Oura’s confidential IPO filing signals competitive pressure, while Apple’s Health app remains cluttered and less actionable. watchOS 27 will be incremental, with heart-rate improvements and AI features drifting into iOS 27 more broadly, and a glucose-monitoring project—once a Jobs-era ambition—still progress-laden. The market is expanding beyond wrists toward glasses and other devices, pressuring Apple to decide whether to lead a screenless, AI-powered health era or risk falling behind.

via The Next Web|
#apple-watch#healthtech#oura
Google's Fitbit Air aims to out-slim Whoop with a screenless, battery-friendly design
wearables5 months ago

Google's Fitbit Air aims to out-slim Whoop with a screenless, battery-friendly design

Google’s Fitbit Air is a slim, screenless fitness tracker designed to rival Whoop, promising up to a week of battery life in a lighter, smaller form factor (12g) with a left-side LED status light and a double-tap to check battery or dismiss alarms. It’s priced at $99 with a $35 Google Store credit for pre-orders before May 25, and wider shipping begins May 26; demo units are live in Google Store locations, and side-by-side comparisons show the Air is notably slimmer than Whoop.

via Android Central|
#fitbit-air#fitness-trackers#google-fitbit-air
Google’s Fitbit Air Quietly Reboots Fitness Tracking with Minimalist Design
technology5 months ago

Google’s Fitbit Air Quietly Reboots Fitness Tracking with Minimalist Design

Google launches the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless tracker that prioritizes passive health data, seven-day battery life, and a Google Health app with optional Premium AI insights, positioning it as a minimalist alternative between Whoop and smartwatches. It’s smaller and cheaper than Whoop, aims to return Fitbit to its original, low-friction tracking ethos, and ships May 26 (preorder now, with a Stephen Curry edition at $130). The Google Health app rolls out May 19 and may integrate medical data for a broader health ecosystem.

via Gear Patrol|
#fitbit-air#google-health#health-tracking