# Apple Tests Screenless Fitness Tracker to Diversify Wearables

> Apple's screenless fitness tracker could expand wearables beyond smartwatches by 2028.
- Title: Apple Tests Screenless Fitness Tracker to Diversify Wearables
- Summary: Apple's screenless fitness tracker could expand wearables beyond smartwatches by 2028. Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker with no display to…
- Keywords: apple, whoop, oura, screenless, fitness, wearables, apple watch, siri recap, sonera, fitbit air, garmin, health coach
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/apple/2026/apple-considers-screenless-fitness-tracker-expand-wearable-lineup-beyond-smartwatches
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-09-22T21:52:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, whoop, oura, screenless, fitness, wearables, apple watch, siri recap, sonera, fitbit air, garmin, health coach
## Apple's New Fitness Tracker
Apple is developing a screenless wristband with no display for health tracking, competing with Whoop and Oura.
## No Screen, Simple Interface
The device uses a thin fabric band and sensor module without a screen, focusing on fitness data.
## Competing Devices
Google's Fitbit Air and Garmin offer screenless fitness trackers for continuous wear.
## 2028 Timeline
Apple plans to launch the device by 2028 after developing prototypes for months.
## Apple's Health Focus
Apple acquired Sonera for neural sensors to monitor muscle activity and device control.
## Key takeaway

Apple is developing a screenless fitness tracker with no display to compete with Whoop and Oura devices.