Samsung leaks new wearables lineup it might be launching next week

Just like in the past, Samsung doesn’t just launch its new phone at its big Unpacked event. And it looks like we might see its new wearables, too. The Galaxy Wearable app for Android now has a whole bunch of new products, which have been rumoured but haven’t been launched yet. One is called the Galaxy Watch Active, which matches the leaked sports-focused smartwatch that was dubbed the Galaxy Sport. According to the app, it has a 40mm and comes in at least two colours. Another is the Galaxy Fit and Fit e fitness bands. Both have watch-style rubber straps. It isn’t clear yet what the “e” stands for, or how the models differ from each other. Lastly, there is the Galaxy Buds, Samsung’s new wireless earbuds, which we’ve talked about in previous posts.

Source: The Verge

Move more with ParticipACTION

You may or may not want to admit it to yourself, but you’re probably not moving as much as you need to. According to ParticipACTION, only 18 percent of its participants currently meet the physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week. To help you get moving, ParticipACTION launched a free app designed to help you become more active with the use of big data. It is designed to build a "holistic view" of your activity levels and motivations to help you achieve your physical activity goals. It'll learn your habits and customize its content based on your activity levels and demographics. It'll also offer positive feedback and a "real-time loyalty engine" to keep you motivated—including even financial incentives to get you back on track.

The app has everything from how-to videos, to at-home workouts, to customized content, to new sports and activity suggestions so you can stay active. It's available on both Android and iOS, and connects to both Google Fit and Apple Health for real-time physical activity tracking.

Microsoft begins testing for a 2020 version of Windows 10

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Microsoft pulls off an unusual move as it begins testing an update of Windows 10 that won't be out until 2020. The company isn't known for testing out updates this far out in advance. Microsoft usually does two updates per year, and it hasn't started testing the next 2019 update yet. However, it seems this new 2020 update needs more lead time.

According to Microsoft Windows Insider Chief Dona Sarkar, this update requires a longer testing period. But Sarkar didn't specify what 20H1 update will include. Beta testers who opted into the Skip Ahead ring for future Windows versions will start seeing this update (which is labeled as Windows 10 build 18836).

Source: The Verge

The next Apple announcement might be for its streaming service in March

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple is gearing up for its first product announcement of 2019 and it isn't going to be hardware. While many are waiting for the revision to the AirPods or the elusive AirPower charger but it is likely that Apple will have a content announcement to make.

There have been abundant hints that Apple's streaming service is imminent. A lot of the news out of CES 2019 was TV manufacturers including AirPlay 2 which would ensure that the latest TVs and Blu-Ray players will be able to serve as conduits for Apple's streaming service without the need for an Apple TV. As iPhone and Mac sales slow down, Apple needs to ignite new revenue streams and now might be the right time to do it.

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