Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 update rolling out with ‘important’ security fix
Following the Charge 5 and Luxe trackers last month, Fitbit is rolling out an update to the Sense and Versa 3 smartwatch.
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Fitbit starts rolling out Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications on these watches and trackers [U]
Earlier this month Fitbit was granted clearance by the US FDA to passively send notifications when signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) were detected by its smartwatches and trackers. Now, Fitbit is officially rolling out Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications to nine of its products, including the Sense and Charge 5.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the best smartwatches for Android [Late 2021]
Black Friday and associated holiday sales are some of the best times to buy a smartwatch, but many Android users don’t have a definitive go-to option for a smartwatch. In late 2021, these are the best smartwatches you can buy for nearly any Android phone.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense, Versa 3 updated with battery & other status indicators, outdoor exercise mode
Fitbit OS 5.3 is rolling out as a smaller update for the Sense and Versa 3 that introduces status indicators. It follows the bigger release in June that added audible Google Assistant responses and better clock face switching.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit starts rolling out ‘Snore & Noise Detect’ for Sense, Versa 3 [Update: Snore Report]
With the Charge 5 and “Daily Readiness Score” announcement at the end of last month, Fitbit also confirmed our report that the Sense and Versa 3 would get “Snore & Noise Detect.” That microphone-powered feature is now beginning to roll out.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense gets a new silver finish, new official and designer bands for Sense and Versa 3
The Fitbit Sense is nearly a year old at this point, but with no successor on the horizon, it’s getting a slight refresh. Fitbit today announced a new Sage Green option for Sense that also debuts a silver finish for the hardware, and new bands have been released, too.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense, Versa 3 update adds audible Google Assistant responses, better clock face switching, and SpO2 stats
Fitbit revealed it was making a premium Wear OS watch at I/O 2021 last month. However, until that’s released, the latest Fitbit OS update is rolling out with a slew of updates for the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3.
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Fitbit Sense starting price quietly drops to $299 as a sale hits all-time low
Leading up to its purchase by Google, the Fitbit Sense turned out to be one of our favorite wearables in recent memory thanks to its stellar health tracking features and more. Now, the entire package is a bit more affordable as it appears Fitbit Sense has received a permanent price cut.
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Fitbit Sense drops to $249 on Google Store, its lowest price yet
After Google finished its acquisition of Fitbit earlier this year, wearables finally returned to the Google Store with select Fitbit products. Now, the Fitbit Sense is seeing its first discount on the Google Store, slashing the price to $249, its lowest ever.
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Fitbit adds ‘Mindful Method’ wellness program for Premium subscribers
Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are great for your physical fitness, but the company is focused on your health as a whole. Beyond fitness, Fitbit can help you with stress, and a new “Mindful Method” program will help with that for premium subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense and Versa 3 Review: Solid smartwatches w/ the fitness chops Google needs
The state of smartwatches on Android has been relatively unimpressive. Google’s Wear OS platform has a decent foundation but lacks any strength when it comes to health features. That’s why Google in the process of buying Fitbit. Over the past couple of months, I’ve been wearing the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3, the brand’s latest smartwatches, to learn what all the hype is about. While, personally, I still wish the operating system on these watches was closer to Wear OS, I finally see what all the hype is about in the health department. Here’s what you need to know about Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Sense.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense ECG issue warrants a hardware replacement for some users
The Fitbit Sense is the company’s most advanced smartwatch to date, also being its first with ECG support. However, an issue with the ECG sensors on Fitbit Sense has some users in need of a complete hardware replacement.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Google Assistant works better on Fitbit than most Wear OS watches
Google Assistant is a powerful tool, but it’s only ever been available on the wrist via the company’s own Wear OS. Now, Google Assistant has arrived on Fitbit, and somewhat annoyingly, it works incredibly well.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit starts rolling out Google Assistant, voice-to-text, phone calls, auto-SpO2
The latest Fitbit smartwatches offer a lot more when it comes to hardware, but on the software, they shipped a few of those features without taking full advantage of them. Starting today, Fitbit is rolling out a new software update to Sense and Versa 3 which delivers Google Assistant, improved blood oxygen readings, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Assistant for 2020 Samsung TVs and details Fitbit integration coming this winter
Beyond phones and Smart Displays/speakers, Google Assistant is available on a slew of other devices. Google today is highlighting other form factors that recently launched with Assistant, including Samsung TVs and Fitbit.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense ECG app is rolling out now in the US and parts of Europe
The Fitbit Sense is the company’s first smartwatch with ECG support, and after gaining clearance last month, that app is now available to users.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense ECG app gets approval in US and Europe, arrives in October
Set to release in just a couple of weeks, the Fitbit Sense’s best feature is the ability to take an ECG reading. However, that feature was subject to approval in most regions. Now, Fitbit Sense has received approval for ECG in the US and Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense ECG support is ‘expected’ to arrive before 2020’s end
While Google’s acquisition of the company is being held back, Fitbit this week launched a slew of new hardware. Included in the lineup is the Fitbit Sense, an advanced health-tracking smartwatch complete with ECG support. In the US, that feature will be working before the end of the year.
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Where to pre-order Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2, and how much they cost
Fitbit has launched its latest generation of smartwatches and fitness trackers this week with Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and the Inspire 2 tracker. All three are launching next month, but you can already put in a pre-order. Here’s where and how much you’ll need to spend.
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Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 take Google Assistant beyond Wear OS
For years now, the only way to get the Google Assistant onto your wrist has been through a Wear OS smartwatch. Now, as Google has begun to acquire Fitbit, the fitness company is bringing the Google Assistant to their latest smartwatches.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Sense debuts w/ ECG, advanced health tracking, Google Assistant for $329
While Google’s acquisition of Fitbit sits in limbo, Fitbit is today launching three new pieces of hardware. The Fitbit Sense is the company’s latest flagship smartwatch and it packs some seriously impressive health hardware to rival the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Versa 3, Sense smartwatches leak w/ updated, button-less design [Gallery]
As we await the close of Google’s deal with Fitbit, the company is still pumping out some new hardware. Later this year, we’re expecting some new smartwatches, and today, those have leaked offering our first look at Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Sense.
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