WARSAW, Jan 31, 2026, 10:09 CET
- Amazfit is expanding its Mini App collection, adding new tools for training, health tracking, and travel.
- The Zepp companion app on iOS has added a new “Badges” tab; Android support is expected shortly.
- These software updates aim to breathe new life into older watches, letting users keep them longer without buying new devices
Zepp Health is launching a new set of “Mini Apps” for its Amazfit smartwatches. These lightweight apps operate right on the watch and users can install them through the Zepp platform. Basic Tutorials
This change matters because smartwatch brands are leaning more on software to keep users tied to their platforms. Apple and Garmin, for example, are pushing harder into training analytics and health features. Improving apps and interfaces helps stretch the life of existing devices, which can be a cheaper option than launching new hardware.
This approach lets Amazfit push out niche features like travel and recovery assistants faster, sidestepping the need for major OS updates. It’s a smart move as customers grow pickier about upgrades and subscriptions.
Basic-Tutorials noted the latest update adds about 20 mini apps, boosting the Zepp ecosystem beyond 400 apps total. The new software supports the Active Max, Balance 2, T-Rex 3, and T-Rex 3 Pro devices.
Among the updates, it highlighted GRun for Amazfit, which adds more than 50 running metrics plus forecasts and customizable data views. It also rolled out an “ETA” field—short for estimated time of arrival—to assist with pacing and planning.
The report also highlighted a Biometric Anomaly Detector that builds a personal baseline from training and recovery data, then alerts users to any irregularities. It features tools such as Battery Assistant, Mountaineering Oximetry for high-altitude use, Intervals.icu for managing structured training plans, and a Jet Lag Manager aimed at helping users reset their sleep schedules.
Notebookcheck has spotted a fresh update bringing ten new Zepp Mini Apps. One highlight: a Food Log app that lets users view logged meals and nutrition data directly on their watch — something previously limited to the phone app.
The mini apps included a “Light Meter,” which measures ambient light in lux, a virtual pet, and a “Brain Marathon” test aimed at pushing mental stamina. The collection now mixes fitness features with casual games and handy utilities.
Wareable’s Pulse Points newsletter reveals that Zepp app version 10.0 is rolling out now to iOS devices. The update overhauls the home screen, putting “Insights” front and center instead of just showing raw data. It also adds a new “Badges” tab aimed at making fitness tracking more engaging through gamification. Android users should see the update land in February. Wareable
Gadgets & Wearables, the first to report on the badges feature, highlights a new dedicated Badges section in the update. It’s designed to reward users for hitting personal bests, maintaining streaks, reaching milestones, and finishing challenges — strategies Apple Watch and Garmin have used for years to keep users hooked.
A major question remains: how uniformly will these changes hit different regions and devices? Since the rollout starts on iOS and app launches are staggered, users could see varying features for weeks. On top of that, third-party mini apps vary drastically in quality and support. Health tools have obvious boundaries—anomaly alerts and recovery scores provide useful insights but aren’t substitutes for actual medical diagnoses.
