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With cycle tracking, Withings considers taking half of the population seriously

Whenever I talk to people working in the quantified self -- fitness and health trackers -- there's a murmuring about how little attention is given to

Once the app gets to know your typical cycle, it predicts future period dates, helping users create personal routines that align with their monthly needs and optimize sleep, activity and nutrition. I was mildly surprised that the company couldn’t find a product manager who has had the experience of tracking their cycles in the past, but I was curious what Trégaro learned along the way. Withings has been at the forefront of health technology for a while; building high-quality, attractive equipment you’d like to have in your home or on your wrist, ranging from smart scales to advanced wristwatches.

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