Jawbone has updated their popular UP fitness trackers. The UP2 has been redesigned with new designs and clasps. The UP3 now comes in different colors and designs of their touchpad. The final update to all of them is their apps have been updated to allow for automatic sleep detection and passive heart rate monitoring (UP3 and UP4 only).
The UP2 has a redesigned strap to make sure it stays on the user's wrist, while also making it look more like a stylish bracelet. The clasp has also been changed to work and look well with the new strap.
The UP3 receives new colors and different designs. However, the colors and designs are also for the UP3 and UP2.
Jawbone updated the software to include improved heart rate monitoring, which is thanks to passive heart rate monitoring. The way it works is by checking your heart rate throughout the day when you aren't moving. This feature is only for the UP3 and UP4, as those are the two bands with heart rate monitors.
The UP2, 3, and 4 are all getting automatic sleep detection. Now the devices will automatically track sleep and users will not have to touch the trackpad in order to sleep or wake the device.
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Automatic Sleep – UP will automatically track and log your zzzs. Understand the duration, quality and stages of sleep without switching to sleep mode.
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No More Tapping – Say goodbye to the hassle of switching modes. You can still dismiss alarms and alerts, but band-side mode switching is a thing of the past.
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Passive Heart Rate (UP3 and UP4 only) – See a more complete picture of your heart health. UP will now measure your heart rate throughout the day when your body is still.
The app update will be coming out on Android slowly. If you would like to purchase the new UP2 or UP3, you can do so by visiting the Jawbone store.
Source: Jawbone (1), (2)
