Users seek alternatives as Google is intent on app-centric focus.
I would get a Garmin if it was cheap enough, instead I got a second hand Hauwei watch and just don’t connect it to the internet so it can’t upload my data to China.
“Extraordinarily disappointed” users reckon with the Google-fication of Fitbit
Submitted 4 months ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to technology@lemmy.zip
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JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Crashumbc@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Hopefully my Fitbit lasts a couple more years then I’ll probably go back to Garmin.
AtHeartEngineer@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Garmin watches are expensive but they are fantastic, worth the price if you are into outdoor activities, especially compared to Fitbit now.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 4 months ago
How are they from a private and Foss perspective? Will they work with Gadget bridge?
AtHeartEngineer@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Honestly, not sure, but it’s better than Google.
daq@lemmy.sdf.org 4 months ago
What about nfc? I love not having to remember my wallet/phone and still being able to pay.
AtHeartEngineer@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Ya. I have the Fenix and it does