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Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android?

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VanguardLH <V@nguard.lh> wrote:
> Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> wrote:
> 
> > VanguardLH <V@nguard.lh> wrote:
> >> NOTE: The unrelated alt.privacy and sci.geo.satellite-nav newsgroups
> >> were omitted in my reply.
> >> 
> >> Andrew <andys@nospam.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> 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:
> > [...]
> >>>     Monitor Your Sleep:
> >>>     Tracks your sleep duration, sleep stages (light, deep, REM), 
> >>>     and restlessness. Provides insights and tips to improve your 
> >>>     sleep quality.  
> > [...]
> >> Other than the "Connect and Share", the Fitbit *device* has all the
> >> other features.  Their app just gives some additional insights, like
> >> trends, along with fluff for the socially needy, or attempt to spur
> >> those lacking self-motivation.
> > 
> >   I only selected the 'Monitor Your Sleep' part to make the/my point:
> > 
> >   No, the Fitbit device does *not* have all the features. Iit only
> > displays sleep duration and Sleep Score (not mentioned above, but also
> > in the app), nothing else. If the device has a SpO2 sensor, the app also
> > shows Oxygen Variation during your sleep. The device only shows the
> > overall percentage (which of course the app also shows).
> > 
> >   BTW, about the settings part (of the device versus the app), you're
> > similarly incorrect, i.e. you can't set all or even most things on the
> > device.
> > 
> >   Don't think I'll read the rest of your diatribe. If you don't want to
> > use the app, don't use it. Period. No need to disparage others who might
> > find it useful. You aren't Mayayana's or 'Arlen''s twin brother, are
> > you!?
> > 
> > [...]
> 
> I voiced my opinion and usage.  You voiced yours.  So, tit for tat,
> knock off your DIATRIBE.

  Nope, I *corrected* your incorrect comments on the information on the
device versus the information in the app (and the same for the settings).

  *And* I objected to your disparaging comments on others' usage,
practices, etc.. Can't do the time, ...

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For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Andrew <andys@nospam.com> - 2025-01-02 05:00 +0000
  Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 01:49 -0600
    Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-02 21:31 +0100
  Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? D <nospam@example.net> - 2025-01-02 12:36 +0100
    Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Andrew <andys@nospam.com> - 2025-01-02 18:09 +0000
      Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 14:49 -0600
        Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-02 23:00 +0100
          Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-02 18:29 -0600
        Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-03 16:07 +0000
          Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-01-03 11:05 -0600
            Re: For privacy, what is a suitable alternative to the Google FitBit app on Android? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-03 18:29 +0000

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