Fitbit's next update could add AI-powered, personalized sleep guides, helping you pinpoint why you toss and turn each night.
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Fitbit has announced Fitbit Labs allowing users to test experimental features before they are released to everyone.
Google has announced the new Fitbit Ace LTE designed to get kids more active using interactive characters called Eejies. The watch costs $229.95 and then has a $9.99 per month Fitbit Ace Pass.
A new report states Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman will depart Google as part of a restructuring of the company's Devices and Services division, which will include layoffs.
The Fitbit Luxe is currently available on Amazon for just $79.95. It's the lowest price it has been available but historical price movements show that Fitbit deals don't always last that long.
Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 2 at its event today. It has better performance, new workout and safety features, a great battery that lasts all day, and fast charging that fills 50% in 30 minutes.
Alongside Android's newly revealed look, Google has announced new features for its apps and devices designed around productivity and communication to keep on top of tasks and stay connected.
Google has said that it's rolling out a limited beta of its new Fitbit app before making it available to all later in the year. The app has received a significant overhaul making it easier to use.
The removal of these community features will happen from the Fitbit app on March 27, and the app development tool Fitbit Studio will also be taken down in favor of a command line SDK.
At the moment, the Fitbit mobile apps for iOS and Android are not currently able to sync up to the company's fitness trackers and smartwatches. Some stats are also missing on the apps at this time.
In June 2022, Google launched Sleeping Profiles for Fitbit Premium subscribers allowing them to monitor their sleeping patterns. The feature is now available on Google Pixel Watch.
Google has announced a beta version of the Health Connect app unveiled earlier this year, that supports several fitness and wellness apps, including Samsung Health, Oura, Flo, and Fitbit, and more.
Pixel Watch users are reporting a bug in their Fitbit calorie counter where it shows an inaccurate estimate of calories burned. Google acknowledged the issue and suggested a few solutions.
Fitbit's flagship smartwatch is now more affordable thanks to a significant 33% discount on Amazon. You can snag this smartwatch with advanced health and fitness capabilities for only $199.95.
Fitbit users are reporting issues with the latest v35.72.1.23 update that bricks their Versa 2 devices. Some users are also experiencing issues with sleep tracking and heart rate functions.
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Inspire 3, an affordable smartband that can track workouts and sleep. It's now available for pre-order for $99.95 and will ship worldwide in September.
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2. They reintroduce the side button from the Versa 2 making for easier access of the watches during a workout. You can now start pre-ordering them.
Premium Fitbit users will soon get a detailed analysis of their sleeping patterns. The feature will use a variety of metrics and provide guidelines on improving sleeping behaviors.
Google is rolling out an AFib detector to a variety of Fitbit watches in the United States following necessary approval of the algorithm by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Fitbit has issued a recall for its Ionic smartwatches due to incidents of burn hazards being reported internationally. Out of 1.7 million units sold since 2017, there have been over 100 burn injuries.
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Charge 5. It can be pre-ordered from the Fitbit website now for $179.95 and will ship in late September. Select global retailers will also stock the device.
The Fitbit Ace 3, which is aimed at kids, was only launched a couple of months ago and is already seeing a nice discount on Amazon. The Versa 3 can also be had at under $200 now for a limited time.
Launched just over a year ago, the fitness tracker now includes GPS, is swim-proof and features a scratch-resistant touchscreen. The tracker also promises up to seven days of battery life.
At Amazon US and UK, the Fitbit Inspire 2 is 31% and 22% off respectively, bringing the latest gen fitness tracker down in price quite a bit. And with Tile support added last month, it's a great deal.
At Amazon US and UK, the Fitbit Inspire 2 is 31% and 22% off respectively, bringing the latest gen fitness tracker down in price quite a bit. And with Tile support added last month, it's a great deal.
Google has just made the Fitbit Luxe available for pre-order. It's the first Fitbit tracker to ship with a colour touchscreen that provides twice the brightness compared to other Fitbit devices.
Tile and Fitbit have partnered to bring Tile's Bluetooth tracking technology to the Inspire 2 fitness tracker. The feature is rolling out from today through an update in the Fitbit app.
The "Hey Google" voice command used to trigger Google Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches has been broken for months. Google has now finally acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.
Fitbit has announced that users can now track their blood glucose levels using the Fitbit app. This allows users to visualize variations in their levels, and how they relate to their habits.
Google has announced that its acquisition of wearable manufacturer Fitbit has been completed. The acquisition was announced over a year ago and was recently approved by the European Union.
The European Commission has concluded its investigation of Google's acquisition of Fitbit, allowing the Mountain View giant to go through with the purchase, though there are conditions.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is now soliciting feedback from the public regarding Google's acquisition of Fitbit. The process will continue till December 9, 2020.
Fitbit has begun rolling out a new software update to the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches that adds Google Assistant, brings SpO2 tracking during sleep, audible responses for Alexa, and more.
Alphabet CFO said that the firm expects to obtain the "necessary regulatory approvals to hopefully complete the transaction by the end of this year. But the time frame may extend beyond that."
Strings found in a teardown of the beta version of the Google app hint that the firm might be working to let the Assistant integrate with health services to provide sleep data and health suggestions.
Fitbit is set to roll out the ECG app on its Sense smartwatch next month to select countries after securing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the EU's regulators.
Canalys has reported that the North American wearables market grew by 10% in Q2 2020 but that the average selling price was dragged down as more people opted for low-end activity trackers.
While Fitbit is in the process of being bought by Google, it's still making its own wearables, and today it launched the Fitbit Sense, its top-tier fitness watch with electrodermal sensors.
In line with a report from last week, the European Commission has announced an in-depth investigation of Google's acquisition of Fitbit to find out how the transaction would affect competition.
Google's acquisition of Fitbit, announced towards the end of last year, is reportedly going to be the target of an antitrust probe by the European Commission due to Google's use of Fitbit data.
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