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This annoys me, because the APK is out, everything is enabled server side, so why not just roll it out and let people use it?

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[–] DelnitaCrane@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I saw the headline and thought, "Information overload? I love data, you can't give me enough data!" But no, it looks like a repeat of the Garmin Connect+ disaster, because they apparently didn't learn that people don't need AI to tell them stuff like "You slept for 9 hours last night. You usually sleep for 8 hours. That means you slept for 1 hour more than usual. Sleep is good for you."

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 2 months ago

I like data too and generally after a workout I screenshot Fitbit and send that screenshot to Gemini for analysis and insight, so I'm quite excited to see what they come up with. I hope they're really pushing the envelope.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Does it fix syncing? Mine will randomly stop, and not send any notification. It just silently stops working.

[–] mrfriki@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

This smells like AI slop.

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

gadgetbridge ☞ https://gadgetbridge.org/

Gadgetbridge is a free and open source Android application that allows you to pair and manage various gadgets such as smart watches, bands, headphones, and more without the need for the vendor application. So in short, you can use Gadgetbridge instead of relying on your gadget's own proprietary app.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Honestly, this is a lazy AF comment. Yes Gadgetbridge exists, but what's its relevance here? Does it implement Material 3 Expressive better than Fitbit? Does it have more functionality than Fitbit? Does it present the data as well as Fitbit? Does it implement AI features as well as Fitbit? Why are you mentioning a random AF app that doesn't even support the number one device used by Fitbit users? Up the effort please!

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I've learned about gadgetbridge from a lemmy post and because i care about privacy, i'm using it now.

somebody may read that comment and choose their next device accordingly. If you're complaining about Google, you have options

[–] Junkers_Klunker@feddit.dk 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Is it lazy? Yes. Is it useful? Also yes. You’re complaining about a service, this comment gives you a viable option to not use that service.

[–] tinned_tomatoes@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago

I like the idea of the tool very much but it doesn't support Fitbit so I don't know why it's been posted here other than your typical Lemmy FOSS-leaning sentiment.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 2 months ago

On what metric? It exists and?