Microsoft is bringing some new software enhancements to the new Microsoft Band 2 just before the holidays. The company today announced that it is adding three new features that “customers have been asking for.” The first feature brings music controls to the Microsoft Band. You will be able to use the touchscreen display to pause, play, skip forward and back, and turn […]
Firmware update
watchOS 2.1 update now available for Apple Watch
Apple today released a new firmware update for the Apple Watch. While there are no new major features, watchOS 2.1 does include a number of language enhancements as well as a number of bug fixes. It is the second update to be offered since Apple released watchOS 2.0 back in September after announcing it at WWDC 2015. Language support now includes Arabic (including Siri […]
Fitbit Surge and Charge HR now support automatic exercise detection
A new firmware for the Fitbit Surge and Fitbit Charge HR fitness trackers will make it easier to track workouts. The update gives the Fitbit trackers the ability to automatically detect when you begin and finish a workout or exercise. Called SmartTrack, it eliminates the need to have to explicitly begin and end tracking by pressing a button or selecting a menu option. SmartTrack can […]
Apple releases watchOS 2.0.1
Apple has released a maintenance update for the Apple Watch. watchOS 2.0.1 does not come with any new features but delivers a number of bug fixes and performance improvements as well as new emoji characters (which also made their way into OS X with 10.11.1 El Capitan and iOS with iOS 9.1). Apple provides the following changelog: Fixes an issue that could cause software […]
Adidas announces firmware update for Fit Smart fitness band
Adidas launched its Fit Smart fitness band over a year ago. The wrist-worn intensity training device can track a number of parameters including heart rate, calories, pace, distance and stride rate. A new firmware update now adds activity tracking turning it into more of an all-day fitness companion. “Embodying a healthier lifestyle is about more than just excelling in the gym,”says Stacey Burr, GM – adidas […]
Pebble Time firmware 3.6 adds voice dictation developer support
Pebble has released a new firmware update for its Pebble Time smartwatches. While most users may be disappointed to find no major new features, the new voice dictation API will allow developers to add new voice-powered capabilities to their apps. This will in turn allow users to take advantage of their Pebble Time smartwatch in new ways. From keeping in touch hands-free to […]
Fitbit Surge firmware update offers new features and better battery life
The next firmware update for the Fitbit Surge will deliver both new features and significantly better battery life to the company’s “Fitness Super Watch.” Among these will be timer and stopwatch features but two other additions are likely to be more useful. The next update will add “Run Cues” which will offer automatic notifications for predetermined milestones such as time elapsed or distance […]
watchOS 2.0 update now available for Apple Watch
Many Apple Watch owners were disappointed when Apple last week delayed the release of watchOS 2.0 due to the discovery of a critical bug at the last minute. There is good news today as the update is now available for download and it includes a fix for that nasty little delay. The highlight of the update is the new native […]