by dbadmin | Jan 18, 2025 | fitness trackers, Guides, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Your smartwatch is a handy companion for tracking steps, monitoring your heart rate, and even reminding you to drink more water. But while it’s working to make you healthier, the band it’s strapped to might be doing the...
by dbadmin | Dec 31, 2024 | fitness trackers, Reviews, Xiaomi
What’s in a name? We’ve asked it probably a hundred times in the last year with the way terms like Pro, Max, Active, and Plus get added to tech products, but what do those names really mean? Sometimes, they mean quite a lot, like giving you an additional sensor, a...
by dbadmin | Dec 27, 2024 | fitness trackers, News, smartwatches
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when sweat and open pores amplify...
by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | Fitbit, Fitbit Ace LTE, fitness trackers, Google, News
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new update to the kid-focused Fitbit Ace LTE that brings several child-friendly features for communication and movement. Fitbit Ace LTE users can now access a family group chat from their watch and the...
by dbadmin | Oct 19, 2024 | Features, fitness trackers
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Make no mistake, I’m not about to suggest that fitness trackers are a bad thing. We love them here at Android Authority, and the vast majority of owners either see positive benefits from owning one or are at least neutral...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2024 | fitness trackers, Reviews, smart rings, Wearables
The smart ring arena seems to be at a tipping point. Shoppers have more options than ever, yet the majority of them flock to the recently established brands that have led the way in the still nascent product category. Oura continues to win users over with a reliable...
