Fitbit is very much under Google’s roof now, and that includes using your Google account to sign in to Fitbit. That account migration isn’t required just yet, but with Pixel Watch 2, you’ll need to have Fitbit linked to Google.
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During today’s Made by Google event, Fitbit’s James Park teased a new line of “Fitbit Labs” features that use generative AI to deliver helpful, relevant feedback on your recent workouts based on your recent health data.
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Following the big redesign last month, Fitbit 4.01 is rolling out on Android today with an updated Material You widget and — surprisingly — a live wallpaper for step count.
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The first Pixel Watch launched with Fitbit integration, but it felt a little sloppy and was missing big and expected features. One of the biggest gaps, the lack of automatic workout tracking, is apparently set to be fixed on Pixel Watch 2, at least according to a new leak.
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The Pixel Watch 2 is set to launch in a week, and the leaks just keep coming. In the latest batch, we’re getting a better look at Fitbit improvements coming to Pixel Watch 2.
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Google announced the Fitbit Charge 6 today with a focus on more accurate heart rate tracking, as well as first-party apps like YouTube Music and Google Maps.
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In addition to the Android and iOS redesign this week, Fitbit is rolling out some visual tweaks to its Wear OS app, including Tiles, on the Pixel Watch.
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In addition to beginning the rollout of its redesigned app, Fitbit today teased a product unveiling on September 28 that’s presumably for the Charge 6.
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Following last month’s announcement, the Material You redesign of Fitbit for Android and iOS is rolling out starting today.
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Ahead of the Pixel Watch 2’s expected October launch, 9to5Google has learned that Google’s second smartwatch will feature a thermometer and bring improvements to the wearable versions of Fitbit and Personal Safety.
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In addition to the Pixel Watch 2, Fitbit’s big product launch this year will be the Charge 6. The popular series of wearables dates back to 2014, with the current entry being two years old.
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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.
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It’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.
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A 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.
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Fitbit 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.
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While 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.
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Following the acquisition and Pixel Watch, Google is now thoroughly redesigning the Fitbit companion app on Android and iOS with Material You.
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The 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.
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Alongside 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.
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Besides 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.
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Google looks to finally be enabling blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking on the Pixel Watch.
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Fitbit 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.
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We 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.”
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Made 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.
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