We’ve known for a long time that the Google-ification of Fitbit was an eventual certainty, but today it’s finally becoming a reality. In a sweeping update, Google has announced that the iconic Fitbit app is being rebranded as the Google Health app, signaling a new era for how Google will now handle … [Read more...] about The Fitbit app is officially being rebranded as Google Health
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Google introduces the all-new Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker built for 24/7 comfort
Overall, I have to say I've been pretty happy with the smartwatch development over the past few years. These devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple are effective at what they do, look good (mostly), and add quite a bit of utility to your wrist. But the truth is, not everyone wants another … [Read more...] about Google introduces the all-new Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker built for 24/7 comfort
You can now manage all your Made By Google devices in one place
Managing your growing collection of Google devices just got a whole lot simpler. The newly launched "Your devices" page on the Google Store provides a streamlined overview of your Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest products, offering quick access to essential information and support options. When you head … [Read more...] about You can now manage all your Made By Google devices in one place
Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
I've been sitting on this for a bit, but last night was the right time for me to move back over to my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. I've had the foldable itch for about a month at this point, but I've declined to make the actual move over. I spent a few days with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and while it is a … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
Pixel Watch 3 marks the end of the road for Fitbit smartwatches
It's been three years since Google acquired Fitbit, and the landscape of smartwatches has shifted significantly in that time frame. Last week at the Made By Google event, the company unveiled the Pixel Watch 3, and with it the writing on the wall is now confirmed that Fitbit will no longer be making … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 marks the end of the road for Fitbit smartwatches
Google Wallet to become the default for all supported Fitbit watches
If you're a Fitbit user who enjoys the convenience of Fitbit Pay for contactless payments, you'll need to start getting ready for a transition. Google is replacing Fitbit Pay with Google Wallet across the board, and the move will bring a big advantage to the table in the form of a wider array of … [Read more...] about Google Wallet to become the default for all supported Fitbit watches
Don’t miss this deal on the new Fitbit Charge 6 for just $99.95
Just this week I wrote a post outlining why the Fitbit Charge 6 was filled with potential as a possible smartwatch replacement for me and why, in the end, I went back to my Galaxy Watch 5. I hope I communicated clearly in that post that even though the Charge 6 didn't quite work out for me, it … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal on the new Fitbit Charge 6 for just $99.95
The new Fitbit Charge 6 is pretty great, just not for me
I was pretty excited for the Fitbit Charge 6. I even wrote a post about why I thought it would be the watch for me when it launched and when it did arrive, I chose it over the Pixel Watch 2 as the new Google wearable that would be on my wrist. And though I like a ton about this new Fitbit, there … [Read more...] about The new Fitbit Charge 6 is pretty great, just not for me
Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2
First things first: I can't give any opinions on either wearable for now. We can talk about each one's features and other public details for now, but I can't weigh in on my thoughts. And that's OK since I don't have a ton of those just yet, anyway. But I wrote a piece not long ago about the fact … [Read more...] about Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2
