Google's Smartwatch Platform Is Growing Fast as People Use It More for Fitness

Google's Wear OS smartwatches have grown dramatically. The number of active devices has increased fivefold since a major software update in 2021. Fitness apps are thriving: Peloton says its heart rate tracking is used six times more often, and Strava reports 30% more daily activity uploads. These gains suggest smartwatches are now mainstream, with fitness tracking as the main reason people keep using them.