A new Android version generally brings more or less significant visual changes to smartphones. Sometimes, and it is not necessarily a bad thing, there are various less notable changes in the depths of the operating system that users generally do not notice. For a considerable number of users, smartphones are not only communication and entertainment devices, but also a center for medical devices. More specifically, we are talking about continuous glucose monitors (CGM), in particular the abbott freestyle series, including free freestyle 3 and free 3 more. After the recent version of Android 16, there is a new uncertainty because users report several problems. Abbott himself indicates that its smartphone application is not yet compatible with Android 16, at least officially.
This warning does not seem to be baseless or too cautious. There are various User reports problems, but also positive comments. For example, a user reports that since the update, the application of Son Google Pixel 7 uses a lot of battery and has considerably decreased during the phone day. In addition, there are connection fall reports that could not be resolved by reinstalling the application. A user mentions connection decreases and sensor stops, which can also be transformed into a financial problem. Similar reports exist for Dexcom productsLike insulin pumps that can be associated with said blood sugar. Interrupted connections, in particular with glucose sensors, can potentially pose a health risk if an unnoticed drop in blood sugar occurs. We reported a similar problem in 2023.
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of them in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and Computerbase, among others, and I have been working for notebookcheck since 2017. My current objective is particularly on mini PCs and monomod computers such as Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a weakness for all kinds of laptops, especially smart watches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measures are foreign to me.
My fascination for technology dates back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and Treasure computer equipment has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I have developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can facilitate stressful academic life. After falling in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now travel the web to bring you the most exciting subjects in the world of technology. Outside the office, I am particularly passionate about motorsport and mountain biking.
