One month after their initial release, Fitbit is making available the first update for the Sense 2 and the Versa 4 fitness watches. This new update is the same one that was previously announced, which would bring Google Pay payment integration, plus two previously unannounced new features. The additional features were mentioned as part of […]
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Daylight Savings Time causes inaccurate sleep tracking on Fitbit devices
Daylight Savings Time strikes again, and this time it is messing with our fitness trackers. It’s that time of the year when we (at least here in most of the United States) must roll back our clocks exactly one hour and lose that precious hour of sleep, all in the name of saving daylight. However, […]
Continue ReadingFitbit Sense 2 was briefly on sale for $80 on Amazon. Now 33% Off.
The new lineup of Fitbit watches was only just announced a couple of months ago and has been available for purchase in stores for half of that time. Considering this, I was very surprised when I saw that Fitbit’s new flagship device – the Sense 2 – is already discounted by 33%. If you were […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch now available for pre-order
The highly anticipated Pixel Watch was officially unveiled today at the Made by Google event, along with new Pixels and a more in-depth look at the upcoming Pixel Tablet / Nest Hub. Now that the watch is official, we can stop talking about leaked specs and photos and finally refer to the real thing straight […]
Continue ReadingFitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
A month ago, Google launched its new line of Fitbit devices, including the Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches. In addition, the highly recognizable fitness trackers got a recent rebrand, now called “Fitbit by Google,” and a UI change to bring them more in line with the Wear OS look, even though they […]
Continue ReadingFitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
Google announced in early April that its Fitbit line of smartwatches had received FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) clearance to use a new algorithm in its products in order to help detect irregular heart rhythm conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). By the end of April, this new feature had started to roll out […]
Continue ReadingFitbit announces new Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches
As teased yesterday via Twitter, Today Google announced the new lineup of Fitbit smartwatches. The new generation of devices combines what we know and love already from Fitbit, but it incorporates more Google tools, such as Google Maps navigation and Google Wallet. The devices are also thinner this time, which Google states make them more […]
Continue ReadingNew Fitbit smartwatches unveiling tomorrow as hinted by official account
Fitbit took to Twitter today to surprise us all and post a cryptic photo with a date, which happens to be tomorrow, August 24th, 2022. The announcement is understood to refer to the launch event for the new Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 watches, which have been leaked online and had high-quality renders made. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pay is making its way to new flagship Fitbit watches
While a household name for its fitness and health features, the Fitbit brand is not exactly known as the smartwatch to wear for day-to-day life conveniences, such as electronic payments. However, when Google acquired Fitbit in 2019, the world collectively wondered about the brand’s future and whether it would be slowly Google-fied or disappear into […]
Continue ReadingFitbit kills local music syncing in favor of subscriptions
If you own a Fitbit device and you prefer to ditch your phone when working out to music, I’ve got some bad news for you. 9to5Google spotted an update on the Fitbit support page stating that on October 13th, the option to sync your Fitbit device with the Fitbit Connect app will be removed. This […]
Continue ReadingFitbit launches Premium “Sleep Profile” feature to further analyze your sleep
Fitbit has always been known for providing excellent sleep metrics since the launch of its sleep-tracking features in 2009. Now, Fitbit is introducing a Fitbit Premium feature called “Sleep Profile” that provides a new prolonged analysis of your sleeping habits. It also makes your sleep data more easily interpretable by using fun animal characters, allowing […]
Continue ReadingFitbit and Google Fit integration with Google Assistant and Nest Hub gets one step closer
The announcement made during Google I/O regarding the release of the Pixel Watch this Fall revealed that it would combine the best of Wear OS and Fitbit. Naturally, this prompted questions regarding how Google plans to merge both worlds. For example, is the Google Fit app taking over the Fitbit app, or vice-versa? According to […]
Continue Reading[Update: Rolling out now] Fitbit gets approval to use new AFib detection algorithm
Updated 4/27/2022 10:10AM EST: 9to5Google has confirmed with Fitbit that the update that enables Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications started rolling out on April 25th to eligible Fitbit devices in the U.S. However, for now the feature is limited to the United States and may take a few weeks to appear for everyone. The eligible devices […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatches over burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a recall notice today involving the Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, citing burn hazard concerns. This recall is specifically for the Fitbit Ionic model FB503, of which about 1 million units have been sold in the U.S. and nearly 700,000 sold internationally. The issue reportedly stems from the lithium-ion battery […]
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