Microsoft Band Gets New Update, Includes New Music Controls, Activity Reminders

Fitness fans, you're in for a real treat; the Microsoft Band got a whole new update.

The latest software upgrade to the Microsoft Band introduces new features like a new Exercise Tile, improved activity reminders and broader music-streaming options, according to PC Mag.

Other features added to the device include a fitness tracker that connects to your smartphone, a heart rate monitor that can be used while listening to music, music controls, and automatic update notifications, The Albany Daily Star reported.

Any music app can be connected to the device via Bluetooth as well. This means that users can listen to music through the Microsoft Band from Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play Music.

The update can be accessed by anyone who owns the Microsoft Band 2 and is already available for download, according to Engadget.

The update is perfect for anyone looking to stay in shape this holiday season, as many of its features aid in staying active. The band can be programmed to remind the user to get moving with activity reminders, and updated music controls allow consumers to pause, skip, and change their music streaming options to fit whatever activity they are looking for.

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Microsoft, Software update, Apple, Apple Watch, Fitness band, Music streaming, Spotify
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