The Apple Watch 6 is set to launch this fall, possibly next month, with the new watchOS 7 that was detailed in Apple's WWDC keynote address. Although it will include a variety of health and wellness features, there are some questions as to which features will actually be released, with rumors that the wearable will lack the blood pressure monitoring functionality that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has already approved.
But there seems to be a newcomer looking to rule the roost as the newest wearable fitness device, and it's courtesy of Amazon.
Halo Features and Functions
The Halo health and wellness bracelet turns the existing concept of wearables around by ditching the screen and offering all the information of its users in the corresponding application. The sensor module is hidden behind the woven fabric band which is available in three colors , with additional silicone options to choose from. The color of the module itself corresponds to the colors of the woven strap, with black and onyx; blush and rose gold; and winter and silver color combinations.
You'll find that Halo can do all of the things you'd expect from a fitness tracker, and the module contains an accelerometer, a heart rate monitor, a temperature sensor, an LED light, and two microphones with an on / off button. Although the latter is used for a unique wellness feature that analyzes the user's tone of voice to "help strengthen communication" and lets you know when you're going to be a jerk, presumably.
There is no GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile connectivity , and if you were hoping to be able to walk with Alexa on your wrist, you'd be wrong. But the Halo has other fitness trackers with in-app functionality, which uses your phone to take a 3D scan of your body to measure your body fat percentage. The brand ensures that the data is removed from Amazon's servers as soon as the 3D scan is created and sent back to your phone, so you shouldn't have any security concerns about it.
The Halo can also track your sleep , as well as your steps , but its approach is more holistic than its rivals, and it is definitely geared towards mental and physical well-being with unique design, app integration, and functionality.
For now it is only available in the United States, at a price of $ 99.99 , without accessories. It is combined with the application that offers its most advanced functions through a subscription of $ 3.99 per month. It is currently only available as part of Amazon's invite-only early access program for a reduced price of $ 64.99.
