US EditionWHOOP Unveils Next-Gen 5.0 And Medical-Grade MG Devices
- On Thursday, Whoop introduced its latest hardware updates since 2021: the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG fitness trackers.
- This release follows years of development on medical-grade features like FDA-cleared ECG and blood pressure monitoring, which are available only on the MG device.
- The devices feature a 7% smaller form factor, a 60% faster processor, and a 14-day battery life, more than triple the previous generation's duration.
- Whoop offers three subscription tiers—One at $199, Peak at $239, and Life at $359 per year—with the Life tier required for MG and its advanced health insights.
- The launch signifies a strategic shift where Whoop integrates enhanced biometrics and diagnostic tools into tiered memberships, potentially affecting user access to features based on subscription level.
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Whoop introduced two new fitness wearables earlier this week, and to go with it, a trio of subscription plans under the One, Peak, and Life labels. The launch, however, left many long-term fans of the screen-less wearable with a bitter taste as the company reneged on a remarkable promise of free upgrades. Whoop made the […]
Whoop faces backlash after charging existing users upgrade fee for new models - The Boston Globe
In the past, Boston-based Whoop has said existing subscribers of at least six months would get new hardware for free and that new software features would come to existing users.
Whoop Faces Backlash After Charging Existing Users Upgrade Fee for New Models
Whoop Inc., the maker of popular screen-less fitness bands, is facing a backlash from subscribers upset that it’s charging an upgrade fee for the new models after previously pledging not to do so.
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