Realme announced the Realme Band fitness tracker in March. In the following month, it released a major software update for the device that brought along features like Weather and Find my Phone. The Chinese firm has now released another update for the device to add features like Music Control and Stopwatch.

The new features are available in the version 8.0 update. In order to install it on the Realm Band, one needs check for the update through Realme Link app on the paired smartphone. It takes around 10 minutes to install the update.

After installing the update, the Music Control and Stopwatch functions will be available along with other features like Weather and Find my Phone in the ‘Custom functions’ menu in the Realme Link app. Users can activate any two features simultaneously from the custom functions menu. The new update also fixes some bugs and brings a new heart rate reminder function. It will notify the user when the pulse rate goes above or below a threshold for 10 minutes when the user is not active.

Realme Band - v8.0 update-

Realme Band specifications and pricing

The Realme Band features a 0.96-inch color display that offers 80 x 160 pixels resolution. There is a touch-sensitive button for accessing the different functions of the fitness band. The display comes with a flat protective glass and it features a TPU wrist band. It is an IP68 rated water-resistant and dustproof device.

In order to charge the device, one needs to detach the band from the device to use its USB-A plug. It is packed with a 90mAh battery that can last for u to 10 days with the heart rate sensor activated. It can track nine kinds of sports mode.

The Realme Band is priced at Rs. 1,499 (~$20) in India. It can be bought in colors like Black, Yellow, and Olive Green.

 

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