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Polar follows Garmin's lead as 'optional' subscriptions becomes the new normal
Polar is the latest expensive fitness watch brand to add a subscription, and we probably won't have any sub-free smartwatches soon.
Polar is the latest expensive fitness watch brand to add a subscription, and we probably won't have any sub-free smartwatches soon.
