Fitbit’s new app redesign has no dark theme or tablet UI [U]
At the start of this month, Fitbit announced a Material You redesign of its app, and I regret to inform you there is currently no dark theme.
Expand Expanding CloseAt the start of this month, Fitbit announced a Material You redesign of its app, and I regret to inform you there is currently no dark theme.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s clear that the Pixel Watch is Fitbit’s top priority. While the Sense 2 advanced on health features and sensors, it regressed on smartwatch functionality by dropping Google Assistant, offline music, and third-party apps. I wouldn’t be surprised if the 2022 watch lineup ends up being Fitbit’s last.
Expand Expanding CloseA new Google device has appeared before the FCC for approval, and it seems to be a low-end Fitbit tracker, possibly the Luxe 2 or Ace 4.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit announced its redesigned Android and iOS app with Material You last week. Ahead of that fall launch, in-progress Fitbit Guided Programs are going away, but the functionality will be present in Coach.
Expand Expanding CloseWhile we wait for the big Material You app redesign announced last week, Fitbit for Android has ever so slightly tweaked its app icon to be smaller.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the acquisition and Pixel Watch, Google is now thoroughly redesigning the Fitbit companion app on Android and iOS with Material You.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker is a great option for gathering insights on your activity without wearing a full smartwatch, but a recent update to the device is causing some units to break.
Expand Expanding CloseAlongside the Pixel Feature Drop earlier this month, Google also announced a number of new features for existing smartwatches and trackers. As part of the Sense 2 and Versa 4 update, Fitbit added Dynamic GPS support.
Expand Expanding CloseBesides a big health and exercise update for the Pixel Watch, Fitbit today announced updates for its existing smartwatches (Sense 2 + Versa 4) and trackers, like new clocks for Charge 5, Luxe, and Inspire 3.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle looks to finally be enabling blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking on the Pixel Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit is moving away from its own account and password system to just use Google’s. This provides a number of benefits and is rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseWe reported earlier this week that the Pixel Watch 2 would feature a continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor for stress tracking. Google is now out with a post today explaining how “Fitbit’s Body Response feature to detect stress.”
Expand Expanding CloseMade for Fitbit accessories have been approved by Google and meet “compatibility standards.” The latest is a Wasserstein 3-in-1 charging dock for an iPhone, AirPods, and Fitbit watch or tracker.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing a report in November that Fitbit is working on a kids smartwatch, the wearable might have just leaked.
Expand Expanding CloseAlongside the Pixel Watch, it looked like Fitbit was going to update its Android and iOS apps last fall. Instead, Fitbit removed screenshots of the revamp, but an image of the “new app design” has now emerged.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you pre-ordered a Pixel Watch during the launch event six months ago, odds are that you’re coming up on your free Fitbit Premium trial offered as a purchase bonus. Here’s how to cancel Fitbit Premium if you’re not entirely sure you want to pay for the service.
Expand Expanding CloseAs we previously spotted, Fitbit shared today that its transition to using Google Accounts for logging in and new device registration will start this summer.
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Expand Expanding CloseIf you’ve been using a Fitbit device with an older iPhone, you might be in need of an upgrade, as the fitness tracking suite now requires at least iOS 15.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing an announcement earlier this year, Fitbit has today pulled the plug on challenges and open groups, two longtime features of its app.
Expand Expanding CloseFind my Phone is a fantastic tool in your arsenal, though it’s worthless if it isn’t enabled on your devices. The Fitbit Sense 2 is one such device that doesn’t have the feature turned on by default. Here’s how to turn on and enable Find my Phone on your Fitbit Sense 2.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health today hosted its annual The Checkup Up event with announcements spanning Search, Fitbit Health Metrics, AI, and developer tools.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter years of waiting, Google finally launched the Pixel Watch late last year alongside its latest generation of smartphones, and it appears the smartwatch is a bit of a hit for the company, with hundreds of thousands of units shipped in its first few months.
Expand Expanding CloseFor the third time in just over a month, the Fitbit app is down again today, with sleep stats and some other data not showing for many users, as well as just outright crashing on iPhones.
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