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Whoop Users Turn to Local Apps to Avoid Subscription Fees●Whoop Users Ditch Subscription with Local Bluetooth Apps𝕏xSE1.2K2 h ago
Wearable maker Whoop is facing a wave of user frustration as owners switch to third-party local Bluetooth applications that pull fitness data straight from the band without requiring the company's paid membership. The move lets users keep using their hardware while bypassing subscription costs, and the workaround is spreading quickly among fitness tracker communities. Supporters call it a win for device ownership; critics note it may breach terms of service.
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GSConnect now works on iPhone, user reports●The Bluetooth is terrible, but that's probably # kaiT2en . But # GSConnect actually works on my # iphone now, which is aMmastodon Technology Mobile228 min ago
A Linux user reports mixed results connecting an iPhone to a Linux desktop: Bluetooth remains unreliable, likely due to the KaiOS device, but the open-source GSConnect integration now works with the iPhone, which the user calls a miracle. The post highlights growing interest in free and open-source software for cross-platform device syncing.