XPost: comp.mobile.android, sci.geo.satellite-nav   
   From: andys@nospam.com   
      
   D wrote on Thu, 2 Jan 2025 12:36:18 +0100 :   
      
   >> That means we need to find a suitable *alternative* to the FitBit app.   
   >> What is it?   
   >>   
   >   
   > I suggest a NoBit. Seriously, people have exercised without tracking and   
   > smart watches since time immemorial, and I see no reason for why we should   
   > stop now.   
   >   
   > If you absolutely need tracking, then set a time limit. Go jogging for 20   
   > minutes or 30, and that's it. Your body will take care of the rest.   
   >   
   > If you're really into data, a bathroom scale will allow you to follow your   
   > progress nicely.   
      
   Thanks for that valuable insight as I think the data below solves the   
   privacy problem by replacing FitBit functionality with privacy-aware apps.   
      
   I've never used FitBit but I'm trying to be helpful to everyone since   
   privacy is a goal that everyone should care about - especially when GPS   
   satellites and navigation are involved with an Android device.   
      
   Thank you for understanding that the goal here is to provide people with   
   whatever it is that FitBit provides to them... but WITHOUT Google adding an   
   account integral to the Android operating system (which murders privacy).   
      
   Your sarcasm is well taken that nobody *needs* the FitBit functionality to   
   survive, and even if they did - they can get that functionality w/o Google.   
      
   I asked AI what replacements for FitBit functionality exist, and this came   
   back as the answer to the question of what replaces FitBit functionality.   
      
    Q: What is a fitbit app replacement on Android that doesn't use google   
       Here are a few Fitbit app replacements for Android that don't   
       use Google:   
      
       Samsung Health: This app is pre-installed on many Samsung   
       devices and offers a wide range of features, including step   
       tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and workout   
       tracking. It also has a social component that allows you to   
       connect with friends and family.   
      
       Garmin Connect: This app is designed for use with Garmin devices,   
       but it can also be used as a standalone fitness tracker.   
       It offers many of the same features as Samsung Health,   
       as well as some additional features such as GPS tracking   
       and advanced workout analysis.   
      
       Polar Flow: This app is designed for use with Polar devices,   
       but it can also be used as a standalone fitness tracker.   
       It offers a wide range of features, including heart rate   
       monitoring, GPS tracking, and sleep tracking. It also has   
       a social component that allows you to connect with friends   
       and family.   
      
       These are just a few of the many Fitbit app replacements   
       available for Android.   
      
   Since I never used FitBit myself, I asked what the heck it does.   
      
    Q: What exactly does the FitBit Android app do for people anyway?   
       The Fitbit app on Android does a lot!   
       Here are some key things it enables:   
      
       Track Your Activity:   
       Steps: Counts your daily steps, distance walked, and calories burned.   
      
       Exercise: Records workouts like running, swimming, cycling, and more.   
       You can track them manually or use built-in GPS.   
      
       Heart Rate: Monitors your resting heart rate and tracks your heart   
       rate during workouts.   
      
       Monitor Your Sleep:   
       Tracks your sleep duration, sleep stages (light, deep, REM),   
       and restlessness. Provides insights and tips to improve your   
       sleep quality.   
      
       Manage Your Health:   
       Log Food: Track your calorie intake and monitor your nutrition.   
      
       Manage Weight: Set weight loss goals and track your progress.   
       Hydration: Track your daily water intake.   
      
       Connect and Share:   
       Connect with friends and family to share your progress   
       and stay motivated. Join challenges and compete with others.   
      
       Control Your Fitbit Device:   
       Customize your device settings.   
       Receive notifications (calls, texts, calendar alerts) on your   
       Fitbit device.  Access and control music playback.   
      
       Essentially, the Fitbit app acts as a central hub for all your   
       health and fitness data. It helps you understand your activity   
       levels, sleep patterns, and overall health trends, and provides   
       tools to help you reach your fitness goals.   
      
   Interestingly, as far as I'm aware, we *already* have all of that   
   with privacy-aware apps that do the same thing as the FitBit app.   
      
   So, essentially, you're correct. FitBit doesn't do anything we don't   
   already have with privacy-aware apps that don't involve Google being   
   set up as an integral component of the Android operating system settings.   
      
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