Friday, September 20, 2024

fitness trackers

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a solid first swing, but not a homerun

Samsung enters the smart ring arena with its first finger-based wearable, and it lands with some great features. It's lightweight and comfortable, and offers unique integration with other Samsung devices. It also ships with a fantastic portable charger....

Study shows your smartwatch and fitness trackers are lying to you

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR A recent study reminds wearables users that health and fitness tracking is not yet an exact science. Though many stats like heart rate and VO2 max can be measured within a reasonable margin of error,...

Apple Ring wishlist: All the features I want to see

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityAs smart ring competitions continues to expand, there is still one name seemingly MIA: Apple has yet to join the fray. We’ve seen a handful of rumors and suggestions that the company has considered...

I’ve been using the Galaxy Ring and Watch together to see if it’s a synergistic or parasitic combo

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityOn July 10, Samsung officially joined the smart ring race by launching the eagerly awaited Galaxy Ring. The company touts its new petite fitness tracker as the “best for 24/7 wear.” However, on the...

Oura Advisor hands-on: A useful tool with high potential

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityAI-generated features are taking the wearables market by storm, including friendly chatbots. Among the newly launched artificial personalities is Oura Advisor, a beta feature within the Oura app for the company’s smart ring users....

The successor to one of the best fitness trackers could launch globally soon

TL;DR A new leak claims that the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 could soon be ready for a global launch. It appears the global version won’t be any different than the model that launched in China. The fitness tracker will come in...

Samsung’s Energy Score vs Garmin’s Body Battery: Which is better?

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthoritySmartwatches and fitness trackers are adding more capabilities to users’ wrists than ever, including powerful features related to health and fitness. Most recently, companies have been moving towards holistic wellness tracking, introducing tools that...

Samsung Galaxy Ring problems and how to fix them

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityThe Samsung Galaxy Ring is the company’s first finger-based wearable to hit shelves, and the tiny device packs a ton of features for users to explore. In addition to passive all-day health and fitness...

8 exercises I can’t do when I’m wearing a Galaxy or Oura Ring

There are many obvious benefits to wearing a finger-based fitness tracker, which explains why shoppers have clamored for the Samsung Galaxy Ring. However, fingers are high-contact body parts. From grabbing to pushing to pulling and lifting, it’s hard to...

Will smart rings edge out traditional fitness trackers?

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityThe wearable tech market keeps growing, but when it comes to fitness tracking, one form factor is shrinking. With Oura leading the charge and Samsung dropping a smart ring of its own, finger-based wellness...
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The Play Store finally lets you download multiple app updates at once

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR The Google Play Store now lets you download and install multiple app updates at...
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