Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

A few years ago we had a clear distinction between smartbands and smartwatches. The band was a compact wrist wearable that would measure some basic vitals like heart rate and steps while also boasting ...

Xiaomi’s Smart Band lineup (formerly Mi Band) is now in its ninth generation, and the Smart Band 9 Active is the most affordable out of the bunch. With its €25/£20 suggested retail price, this plastic ...

Xiaomi shows us that a fitness tracker can be a proper smartwatch replacement. No option to open apps on your phone Auto brightness takes a second to kick in Stress monitoring seems off It's tough to ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

The Smart Band 8 is a superb option for those who want an ambitious and affordable tracker, offering a refined design that improves both looks and functionality. It’s by no means perfect, with lots of ...

Xiaomi Mi Band, the pioneer of affordable activity trackers, has come a long way. At first, the series without even a display (it gained one with the Mi Band 2 in 2016) or a heart rate sensor was as ...

Does the bigger Mi Band shine? The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro gets a lot right, including excellent running and GPS accuracy, as well as tracking of the basics. However, there's a bit of disappointment ...

This thing looks exactly as you’d expect. It’s an egg-shaped smart tracker, and it has no physical buttons on it (other than the ones to remove the strap). You activate it either by flicking your ...

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 is a cheap fitness tracker. It costs $50, or around £35 in the UK. This band is significantly more affordable than the Fitbit Inspire HR or Samsung Galaxy Fit, and even ...