3 features a screenless Apple fitness tracker needs to rival Fitbit and Garmin
Apple is reportedly joining Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit and more in taking on Whoop.
Apple has reportedly been developing prototypes for a screenless fitness tracker that could rival popular devices such as the Google Fitbit Air, Garmin Cirqa, and Whoop. According to a Bloomberg report and a separate post on MacRumors, senior vice president of services Eddy Cue is pushing for wearables with simpler interfaces. The ideal screenless Apple fitness tracker would feature an Action button, longer battery life, and the latest Readiness Score and Vitals improvements.
An Action button, similar to the one introduced on the Apple Watch Ultra in 2022, could be used to stop vibrations or sounds of an alarm and start and stop workouts. The tracker would also boast a longer battery life than other Apple Watches, potentially lasting five days between charges. Lastly, it would incorporate Apple's new Health Sensing System and its accompanying overnight Readiness and recovery features, allowing the tracker to closely monitor sleep and recovery, setting it apart from competitors like Whoop, Google, and Garmin.
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