ব্লুমব্রেগ recently reported that Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker, similar to WHOOP or Fitbit Air, expected no earlier than 2028. The device would feature a thin fabric band with a sensor-equipped computing module. For someone transitioning from WHOOP, the primary drawback is the lack of automatic workout detection and the need to use a phone for logging.

To be compelling, the tracker needs a physical button and LED indicator to start and stop workouts without phone interaction. Apple could also implement a classification model based on sensor data. While the form factor offers advantages in comfort, battery life, and layering with a traditional watch, the author personally prefers a smartwatch, even suggesting users enable Do Not Disturb mode to achieve a distraction-free experience.

The article concludes by inviting readers to consider the necessary price point for purchase, noting the trade-offs between screenless convenience and full smartwatch functionality.