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Whoop apologizes, gives free Whoop 5.0 upgrades to some users after backlash


The company used to offer hardware upgrades for free, but a recent policy change means you need to pay to play

That’s because Whoop isn’t giving the new hardware to existing subscribers for free, breaking a promise it held up until less than two months ago. The latest version of the Whoop band includes features like blood pressure insights, ECG recording, Healthspan, better sleep tracking, 14-day battery life, and more. He’s been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more.

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Whoop's latest wearables are smaller and offer 14-day battery life