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Mi Watch Revolve Active Review: Great hardware, still buggy software

Mi Watch Revolve Active Review: Great hardware, still buggy software

June 26, 2021
What makes a smartwatch different from a smart band? Is it just about the form factor? Or is the smartwatch supposed to be smarter and more capable? These are some of the questions I’ve been dealing with for the past week while reviewing the new Mi Watch Revolve Active. That mouthful of a name aside,...
OnePlus teases a fitness tracker with sleep monitoring support

OnePlus teases a fitness tracker with sleep monitoring support

January 4, 2021
Over the last year, OnePlus added several new devices to its portfolio. After sticking to budget-friendly flagships for the last 5 years, the company launched its first true flagship smartphone in 2020, its first mid-ranger in five years, and a couple of affordable smartphones. The company also launched its first pair of TWS earbuds last...
Redmi Smart Band with 1.08″ color display and built-in charging port launched in India for ₹1,599 (~$22)

Redmi Smart Band with 1.08″ color display and built-in charging port launched in India for ₹1,599 (~$22)

September 8, 2020
Earlier this year in April, Xiaomi's budget-friendly sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi Band in China. The new fitness band from the company offered a completely new design with a square dial, a 1.08-inch color display, and a built-in USB Type-A connector for charging. The company has now launched the entry-level fitness band in the Indian...
Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2 leaked renders reveal Fitbit’s next set of wearables

Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2 leaked renders reveal Fitbit’s next set of wearables

August 20, 2020
It's been a while since Google announced its intentions to acquire Fitbit for $2.1 billion, and that is mainly due to regulatory, antitrust investigations by the USA and the EU. In the meantime, the smartwatch company has been preparing to add software features such as Google Assistant integration into its fitness bands. But that apparently...
[Update: Magnetic Charging] Xiaomi Mi Band 5 official teaser shows off design, band colors, period tracking function, and more

[Update: Magnetic Charging] Xiaomi Mi Band 5 official teaser shows off design, band colors, period tracking function, and more

June 9, 2020
The Mi Band 5 is the next generation product in Xiaomi's highly successful fitness tracker lineup. In the past, each generation upgrade brought along some good updates that made it a decent upgrade even for existing users, especially at the signature Xiaomi-value price tag. But this year, the upgrade is expected to be more of...
OPPO launches the OPPO Band smart band and teases the OPPO TV smart TV

OPPO launches the OPPO Band smart band and teases the OPPO TV smart TV

June 8, 2020
Following in the footsteps of most other smartphone manufacturers, Chinese OEM OPPO has now launched its own fitness band. Unlike the budget-centric fitness band launched by its subsidiary Realme, the new OPPO Band is a premium offering that features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display in a pill-shaped body. The display is covered with a 2.5D scratch-resistant...
Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung, and Huawei sold more wristbands and earbuds in Q1 2020 despite COVID-19

Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung, and Huawei sold more wristbands and earbuds in Q1 2020 despite COVID-19

May 29, 2020
Smartphone and tablet sales in the first quarter this year took a massive hit due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has the situation forced manufacturers to scale down production and delay product launches, but the financial uncertainty of it all has also led to potential buyers deferring purchases. However, that doesn't seem to...
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 firmware leaks hint at blood oxygen tracking and Amazon Alexa support

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 firmware leaks hint at blood oxygen tracking and Amazon Alexa support

May 26, 2020
Xiaomi has been making fitness trackers for a few years now, and they have managed to create a very good product lineup. All the Mi Band generations have been well received for what they attempt to do, and each generation brought along some good upgrades that make it a decent upgrade even for existing users,...
Xiaomi’s new Redmi Band features a 1.08″ color display and built-in charging plug

Xiaomi’s new Redmi Band features a 1.08″ color display and built-in charging plug

April 3, 2020
When it comes to affordable fitness bands, Xiaomi's Mi Band lineup is often regarded as the best in the market. The latest release in the series — the Mi Band 4 — packed in a great selection of features, including continuous heart rate monitoring, at a very affordable price and it was quite well received....
Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm smartwatch launched in India for ₹9,999 ($140)

Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm smartwatch launched in India for ₹9,999 ($140)

September 25, 2019
Huami is one of the largest wearable device company in the world, claiming a global market share of over 17% through its product lineups under the Amazfit brand. Huami is also the exclusive provider of wearable technology for Xiaomi, one of its investors, and is also the manufacturer of the Mi Band lineup. The company...
Lenovo Carme fitness tracker with a 1.3″ colored display, IP68 rating, heart rate monitoring launches in India

Lenovo Carme fitness tracker with a 1.3″ colored display, IP68 rating, heart rate monitoring launches in India

September 16, 2019
Lenovo dominates a large percentage of the PC market worldwide but its scope in the smartphone industry is narrow in spite of its two brand strategy, which includes Motorola as well. It has been extending its footprint with new audio and fitness accessories to go along with its smartphones. The company recently announced a new...
[Update: Up for pre-order] The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is coming this year

[Update: Up for pre-order] The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is coming this year

June 7, 2019
In a move that would surprise very few people, Xiaomi has announced during its quarterly earning call that its massively successful fitness tracker, the Mi Band, will get an upgraded release this year. Chief Financial Officer of Huami, Mr. David Cui, was asked whether the Mi Band 4 was scheduled for a March or April...