Fitbit’s Versa and Ionic smartwatches are getting smarter with two new functions activated

If you like Fitbit's wearable hardware, but feel the software is still somewhat rudimentary, you'll be happy to hear a couple of key new features are now enabled on both the Versa and Ionic.

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Strava’s global activity heatmap is rich with sensitive military information

It's probably not Strava's fault, but military personnel in dangerous places around the world appears to be sharing way too much activity tracking information.

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‘Future versions’ of the Apple Watch could feature groundbreaking built-in EKG monitor

There's still no release timeline for a next-gen Apple Watch capable of detecting irregular heart rates without third-party accessories. But it's definitely in the works.

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Fitbit Ionic smartwatch will support continuous glucose monitoring sometime next year

With the help of the "leader in continuous glucose monitoring", Fitbit could beat Apple to the punch when it comes to nonintrusive blood sugar tracking.

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Google steps up health monitoring efforts with latest startup acquisition

Health monitoring is clearly a bigger and bigger research focus for both Apple and Google, with the latter now the proud owner of an impressive startup.

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Several Nokia health products return to Apple Store after end of legal battles

Nokia and Apple's health-focused partnership is back on with no reservation, as the latter's online store picks up a few third-party wellness devices again.

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Nokia officially kills Withings brand, launching revamped health app and renamed hardware

Withings is officially no more, as parent company Nokia quietly absorbs all of the health specialist's software and hardware products.

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Apple boldly dreams of turning future iPhones into ‘one-stop shops’ for medical data

Apple's latest rumored vision for medical innovation through technology could see iPhones one day gather detailed health information in one place.

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