Geolocators on fitness trackers are no longer allowed by US military personnel
The U.S. military is no longer allowing the use of geolocators on fitness devices such as Apple Watch. The move affects personnel in “operational areas.”
Fitness
How to disable auto-workout detection on your Apple Watch
New in watchOS 5, you can optionally receive an alert to start the correct workout and/or get reminded to end your session in case you forget. If you don’t need auto-workout detection to start and stop your sessions, disabling it will help prolong your Apple Watch battery life.
Sleep Cycle silently nudges you via Apple Watch Taptic Engine when you’re snoring
Snore no more thanks to the updated Sleep Cycle alarm clock app that nudges you with a subtle, silent tap on the wrist via the built-in Taptic Engine when it detects you’re snoring.
The HeartMonitor app tracks your heart rate continuously without starting an active workout
With this cool new app, you can record, save and view detailed sessions of heart rate data using HealthKit and without starting an active workout. Simply record sessions on your Apple Watch and view a detailed summary on your iPhone.
Apple challenges you to double your Move ring on International Women’s Day this Thursday
Apple wants you to celebrate women around the world by doubling your Move ring. This new challenge should be international given the global scope of Women’s Day.
Apple’s new Activity challenge is due next week on International Women’s Day
On March 8, celebrate women around the world and earn a nice medal in the Activity app by doubling your Move ring.
Apple Watch Series 3 now tracks skiing and snowboarding activity
Third-party developers are now taking advantage of the built-in GPS and altimeter in Apple Watch Series 3, as well as custom workout APIs released in watchOS 4.2, to enable tracking of specialized metrics and the ability to find their friends on the mountain with a glance at the wrist.
Apple Watch is erroneously awarding some users February challenge in January
There seems to be some kind of a weird bug in the Activity app as some Apple Watch owners reported being awarded the February challenge based on their activity in January.
Apple’s new internal fitness challenge includes this unique Apple Watch band as a prize
For Apple’s second-inaugural internal activity challenge, a new prize will be included for those who earn the gold. A custom black nylon strap with an activity ring-themed loop that won’t be available for purchase.
For the second year in a row, your Apple Watch will issue New Year Activity challenge
Ring in the New Year with Apple Watch’s upcoming Activity Challenge.
GymKit launches in New York City ahead of a wider rollout in 2018
GymKit is available at Life Time Athletic at Sky and will be coming to Equinox in 2018.
Apple Watch GymKit launches in UK, certain cardio machines can be upgraded to support it
Apple Watch’s new GymKit feature launched this morning in the United Kingdom at London’s Virgin Active gym near Mansion House.