Earlier you could only pair your Android device with the Microsoft Band, but there was no Cortana support. Continue reading “Cortana support for Microsoft Band now on Android devices too”
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New Microsoft Band gets music controls, activity reminders and more
The recently launched Microsoft Band has received a bunch of new features in latest update. The fitness activity tracker will now allow users to control music, set movement reminders and so on.
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Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders
Microsoft had a surprise lined up last year in the form of the Band, Redmond’s play in the fitness wearable space. The device that brought a litany of sensors, tight integration with Microsoft Health and honest to goodness support for the Windows Phone platform was widely panned for the design compromises made by the company. Continue reading “Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders”
Microsoft to announce Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and fresh Lumia devices in October
Fresh reports suggest that Microsoft is all set to host an event in October where the company will reveal a slew of new devices and updates to existing ones. This doesn’t really come out of the blue as Redmond would certainly want to refresh its hardware ahead of the holiday season and we’ve already been hearing murmurs regarding the same. Continue reading “Microsoft to announce Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and fresh Lumia devices in October”
Microsoft Band gets automated golf tracking through partnership with TaylorMade
The Microsoft Band, launched in October, is gradually becoming quite a comprehensive fitness tracking platform. The company’s first effort in the fitness wearable space, the Band stood out for the sheer number of sensors on offer. Redmond has stood behind their product and has regularly added compelling features to the Band making it a fairly compelling offering. Continue reading “Microsoft Band gets automated golf tracking through partnership with TaylorMade”
Microsoft Band SDK available for developers
Microsoft has released full version of Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Microsoft Band for all platforms. The SDK will allow Windows, Windows Phone, iOS, and Android app developers to start making full-featured third-party apps for the fitness wearable.
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Microsoft Band updated with new features, keyboard and more
Microsoft has released a major update to its health and fitness band. Launched in October last year, the Microsoft Band is getting more fitness and productivity features and greater integration with other applications and services to better achieve their goals.
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Microsoft Band gets guided workouts in first major update
Microsoft has updated its Band fitness tracker in first major update. The company started rolling out additional features to the Band such as guided workout and more.
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Microsoft Band vs Samsung Gear Fit Photo Gallery
Microsoft announced the Microsoft Band, its fitness tracker last month for $199. Along with the band the company also launched the new Microsoft Health platform. We have already seen the unboxing and photo gallery of the Microsoft Band, now lets compare it with Samsung Gear Fit that was launched in India earlier this year.
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Microsoft Band Unboxing
Microsoft introduced the Microsoft Band, a fitness tracker for US$ 199. This is the first fitness band from Microsoft, and it works with Android and iOS devices too, in addition to Windows Phone 8.1 devices. We managed to get one from the U.S. Here is the unboxing of the Microsoft Band.
Microsoft Band, a $199 fitness tracker and Microsoft Health platform announced
Microsoft just announced the Microsoft Band, the company’s first fitness band and the new Microsoft Health platform. The Microsoft Band has 10 smart sensors, including a UV sensor for sun exposure and a galvanic skin response measurement. It offers heart rate monitoring, fitness tracking, sleep quality tracking and more. It also offers notifications for your including incoming calls, emails, texts and more as well as access to Cortana. Continue reading “Microsoft Band, a $199 fitness tracker and Microsoft Health platform announced”