Technology
Withings charges $100 per year to sync health data to third-party apps
Withings has introduced a mandatory paid subscription for new users who want to connect their health hardware to external platforms like Apple Health or Google Health. Fresh accounts set up after mid-October will need the premium tier to enable automatic data transfer. While long-time owners remain exempt from these charges, incoming buyers face a significant annual fee unless they stick exclusively to the native ecosystem. This shift marks a notable change in how fitness gadget makers monetize software features linked to physical tracking devices.