Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring differ by up to 200 steps on a 3,000-step walk, revealing significant accuracy gaps that affect fitness and health data
Key takeaways
- Why Step Counting Accuracy Matters More Than You Think
- A $400 smartwatch’s step count can shape your health, your insurance premiums, and your sense of achievement — yet most users treat the number as gospel. That faith is...
- Consider the stakes: Americans spent over $13 billion on wearables last year, according to IDC, not just for notifications but for “quantified self” data. If your devi...
- The financial impact is real. Consumers pay premiums for devices boasting “advanced sensors,” yet many return products or churn subscriptions when step counts fluctuat...
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