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In this video, BT introduces the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker, highlighting significant upgrades from its predecessor, Whoop 3.0. Key improvements include a 33% smaller and denser design, a softer and more comfortable band, and a redesigned, user-friendly clasp. The device now features a waterproof battery puck with USB-C charging for convenience and improved wireless charging. The sensor array has been enhanced with additional photodiodes and red/infrared sensors, enabling measurement of blood oxygen saturation and skin temperature. The updated software retains a user-friendly interface, showcasing recovery, day strain, calories burned, HRV, and sleep metrics prominently. The new haptic feedback feature supports various customizable alarms, enhancing user experience. Anticipated future software updates aim to further refine the device's functionality.
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In this part of the video, the speaker, BT, expresses excitement about unveiling the Whoop 4.0 and notes it as a first look rather than an extensive review, focusing on the perspective of users upgrading from the 3.0. He highlights that the new version has significant hardware and software changes. The hardware changes make the device 33% smaller, giving it a more robust and dense feel despite being made from the same plastic material. The band is now softer and more comfortable, and the clasp has been redesigned for easier use. He also praises the improved battery puck that allows for wireless charging without removing the device, although he mentions a flaw in the 3.0’s exposed metal prongs used for charging.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the new features of the 4.0 version of a device. The battery puck is now completely waterproof and smaller, with USB-C replacing micro USB for more universal charging. It charges wirelessly, which might result in longer charge times. The 4.0 version also includes a new sensor array with additional photodiodes and red/infrared sensors, enabling it to measure blood oxygen saturation and skin temperature. Haptic feedback has been added, providing three types of alarms using a spinning motor. In terms of software, the app remains straightforward and user-friendly, displaying key data like recovery, day strain, calories burned, HRV, and sleep metrics on the main page for easy access.
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In this segment, the speaker delves into the new features and insights provided by the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker. The main focus is on the enhanced sensor array, which now allows for tracking blood oxygen saturation and skin temperature. These new metrics are accessible on the health metrics page. The speaker also highlights that while these features are viewable on Whoop 3.0’s health metrics page, they are grayed out due to the lack of necessary hardware.
Furthermore, the segment covers the new alarm functionalities of Whoop 4.0, which includes standard alarms, alarms based on sleep goals, and alarms that activate once the user reaches a ‘green’ recovery state, providing haptic feedback to wake the user. The process to set these alarms is demonstrated, emphasizing the ability to customize wake-up times according to personal sleep goals and performance targets. The speaker wraps up by indicating that future updates will likely bring more changes to the device.
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In this part of the video, the speaker mentions potential updates to the journal and activities list now that skin temperature and blood oxygen saturation can be monitored. They encourage viewers to like the video to help it reach more Whoop enthusiasts and suggest subscribing and activating the notification bell for more content on improving mental and physical performance.