In this weekly column, Android Central Wearables Editor Michael Hicks talks about the world of wearables, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit.
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I grilled Strava's execs about the app's future and how Athlete Intelligence will improve
Sunday Runday Athlete Intelligence just left its beta testing, but Strava's CTO and CPO told me that they're "not done" making it better.
The Android Central team picks the best fitness apps and watches they can't do without
Sunday Runday We spend most of our time reviewing new products; these are the fitness gadgets and apps we fall back on once our reviews are finished.
I'm almost embarrassed how much I dig this gimmicky smart ring
Sunday Runday I thought the Casio ring watch was too goofy to be real; now I'm hooked on wearing it and wondering if I want more smart ring "gimmicks"
We're entering the medical era of wearables
Sunday Runday Smartwatches do well selling to consumers, but future devices will focus on medical-grade accuracy to court B2B healthcare sales.
I can't decide if the Garmin Instinct 3 is a winner or a flop
Sunday Runday After a week with the Instinct 3, I'm struggling to decide if I should be content with more of the same, or if Garmin should have done more.
Shokz OpenFit 2 review: Wow, do I love these
Shokzingly good The first Shokz OpenFit were on the right track, but the OpenFit 2 are almost perfect for runners — and fun to wear outside of workouts, too.
I held a smartwatch 'beauty pageant.' The winners and losers will surprise you
Sunday Runday I asked 21 family members across generations to rank 13 smartwatches based solely on their looks, from Apple and Samsung to Google and Garmin.
You've quit your New Year's resolutions already; here's how to get back on track
Sunday Runday "Quitters Day" for New Year's resolutions has passed, but there's no reason TO quit if you set goals that are actually attainable (and fun)!
Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025
Sunday Runday I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.
I'm kind of shocked at how good smartwatches have gotten
Sunday Runday I tested dozens of smartwatches, trackers, and rings in 2024 — and they were consistently high-quality in a way I'm not used to.
Why don't more smartwatches use this smart ring's seemingly obvious trick?
Sunday Runday Ultrahuman is adding a new Smart Alarm feature reminiscent of Fitbit's Smart Wake feature, and I'd love to see it spread to more watches.
First 11 things to do with your new Google Pixel Watch 3
Unbox and go nuts We run through everything you need to know after unboxing your Pixel Watch 3, from Fitbit tricks and Pixel exclusives to developer options.
How to use your new Cyber Monday smartwatch to shed Thanksgiving pounds
Sunday Runday I run through all the specific smartwatches and tools that'll actively help you lose weight, including those discounted for Cyber Monday.
The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flaw
Sunday Runday The new Polar Vantage M3 is an intriguing mid-range running watch; I put its GPS and HR accuracy to the test against Garmin and COROS.
Cyber Monday smartwatch deal hunters should look at smart rings instead
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday smartwatch deals are a dime a dozen. But there are very few reliable smart rings, and deals on them are harder to find.
The COROS PACE Pro is the new mid-range running watch to beat
Sunday Runday I tested the COROS PACE Pro's HR and GPS accuracy against the most powerful Garmin watch; turns out it's one of the best running watches out there.
Smartwatches and rings make health a game; the challenge is being ready to lose
Sunday Runday Smartwatches and smart rings do a pretty good job of monitoring your health metrics, but you should also be mindful of how you feel.
Only one smart ring's workout HR is reliable — and probably not the one you'd expect
Sunday Runday After the Oura Ring 4 launched with a major fitness focus, we decided to test it and other smart rings to determine how well they do for heart rate accuracy. Here's what we discovered.
