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Europe pharmacy DocMorris says Google is safe for your health data as Gemini comes onboard

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:36:01 +0000

European pharmacy giant DocMorris is partnering with Google to build a Gemini-powered digital health companion. But is it really safe enough to handle your health data? Read more...

Google wants your entire medical history for its new Fitbit AI coach

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:36:01 +0000

Google is updating its Fitbit health coach AI assistant to integrate with your personal health records. Read more...

Fitbit's AI-driven redesign lands tomorrow for Premium users

David Uzondu — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:16:01 +0000

Google's been working on an AI-focused revamp of the Fitbit app, and it's now rolling out to Premium subscribers in the US on Android. Read more...

Google announces Gemini AI-powered personal health coach for Fitbit users

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:08:01 +0000

Google is launching a new Gemini-powered personal health coach for Fitbit Premium users later this year. This AI coach will offer personalized fitness and sleep plans. Read more...

Grab the Fitbit Versa 4 for $149.95 with 25% off

David Uzondu — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:30:03 +0000

The Fitbit Versa 4 is now 25% off at $149.95. If you're in the market for a fitness smartwatch, this could be the one. Read more...

Fitbit could soon tailor sleep advice based on what keeps you up

David Uzondu — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:58:02 +0000

Fitbit's next update could add AI-powered, personalized sleep guides, helping you pinpoint why you toss and turn each night. Read more...

Fitbit app to use Gemini powers to help you with improved health insights

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:46:01 +0000

Fitbit has announced Fitbit Labs allowing users to test experimental features before they are released to everyone. Read more...

Google's new Fitbit Ace LTE is yet another screen for your kids to get distracted by

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 May 2024 07:16:01 +0000

Google has announced the new Fitbit Ace LTE designed to get kids more active using interactive characters called Eejies. The watch costs $229.95 and then has a $9.99 per month Fitbit Ace Pass. Read more...

Fitbit cofounders depart Google as part of a major hardware shift that includes layoffs

John Callaham — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:26:01 +0000

A new report states Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman will depart Google as part of a restructuring of the company's Devices and Services division, which will include layoffs. Read more...

Get the Fitbit Luxe for its lowest price of $79.95

Paul Hill — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:48:01 +0000

The Fitbit Luxe is currently available on Amazon for just $79.95. It's the lowest price it has been available but historical price movements show that Fitbit deals don't always last that long. Read more...

Google unveils Pixel Watch 2 with faster performance and new features

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:44:30 +0000

Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 2 at its event today. It has better performance, new workout and safety features, a great battery that lasts all day, and fast charging that fills 50% in 30 minutes. Read more...

Google announces a raft of new Android productivity features

Steve Bennett — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:16:01 +0000

Alongside Android's newly revealed look, Google has announced new features for its apps and devices designed around productivity and communication to keep on top of tasks and stay connected. Read more...

Google is launching an overhauled Fitbit app in the fall

Paul Hill — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:46:02 +0000

Google has said that it's rolling out a limited beta of its new Fitbit app before making it available to all later in the year. The app has received a significant overhaul making it easier to use. Read more...

Fitbit will remove Challenges, Adventures, and Open Groups from its app on March 27

John Callaham — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:16:01 +0000

The removal of these community features will happen from the Fitbit app on March 27, and the app development tool Fitbit Studio will also be taken down in favor of a command line SDK. Read more...

Fitbit is currently down for some users

John Callaham — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:46:55 +0000

At the moment, the Fitbit mobile apps for iOS and Android are not currently able to sync up to the company's fitness trackers and smartwatches. Some stats are also missing on the apps at this time. Read more...

Google brings Fitbit Premium's Sleep Profiles to Pixel Watch

Anushe Fawaz — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:16:01 +0000

In June 2022, Google launched Sleeping Profiles for Fitbit Premium subscribers allowing them to monitor their sleeping patterns. The feature is now available on Google Pixel Watch. Read more...

Google adds support for Fitbit, Samsung Health, and more on the new Health Connect Beta app

Anushe Fawaz — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:16:01 +0000

Google has announced a beta version of the Health Connect app unveiled earlier this year, that supports several fitness and wellness apps, including Samsung Health, Oura, Flo, and Fitbit, and more. Read more...

Fitbit shows a high amount of calories burned during workouts; Turns out, it's just a bug

Anushe Fawaz — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:16:01 +0000

Pixel Watch users are reporting a bug in their Fitbit calorie counter where it shows an inaccurate estimate of calories burned. Google acknowledged the issue and suggested a few solutions. Read more...

Save 33% on Fitbit Sense 2, now available for $199

Taras Buria — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:38:02 +0000

Fitbit's flagship smartwatch is now more affordable thanks to a significant 33% discount on Amazon. You can snag this smartwatch with advanced health and fitness capabilities for only $199.95. Read more...

Fitbit customers are annoyed with the latest update that bricks their Versa 2 devices

Anushe Fawaz — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:14:01 +0000

Fitbit users are reporting issues with the latest v35.72.1.23 update that bricks their Versa 2 devices. Some users are also experiencing issues with sleep tracking and heart rate functions. Read more...

Google opens pre-orders for the Fitbit Inspire 3, it costs $99.95

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:48:01 +0000

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Inspire 3, an affordable smartband that can track workouts and sleep. It's now available for pre-order for $99.95 and will ship worldwide in September. Read more...

Google unveils the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 starting from $229.95

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2. They reintroduce the side button from the Versa 2 making for easier access of the watches during a workout. You can now start pre-ordering them. Read more...

Improve your sleep tracking on Fitbit wearables with this feature

Anushe Fawaz — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:58:02 +0000

Premium Fitbit users will soon get a detailed analysis of their sleeping patterns. The feature will use a variety of metrics and provide guidelines on improving sleeping behaviors. Read more...

Fitbit watch owners in the United States will soon receive atrial fibrillation warnings

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:44:01 +0000

Google is rolling out an AFib detector to a variety of Fitbit watches in the United States following necessary approval of the algorithm by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Read more...

Fitbit recalls fiery Ionic smartwatches due to burn hazard [Update]

Usama Jawad — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Fitbit has issued a recall for its Ionic smartwatches due to incidents of burn hazards being reported internationally. Out of 1.7 million units sold since 2017, there have been over 100 burn injuries. Read more...

Google says the Fitbit Charge 5 is now ready for pre-order

Paul Hill — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:00:01 +0000

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Charge 5. It can be pre-ordered from the Fitbit website now for $179.95 and will ship in late September. Select global retailers will also stock the device. Read more...

The Fitbit Versa 3 and Ace 3 are up to 26% off on Amazon US today

Steven Parker — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:00:01 +0000

The Fitbit Ace 3, which is aimed at kids, was only launched a couple of months ago and is already seeing a nice discount on Amazon. The Versa 3 can also be had at under $200 now for a limited time. Read more...

Amazon is discounting the Fitbit Charge 4 and Special Edition by $50

Steven Parker — Sat, 29 May 2021 10:54:01 +0000

Launched just over a year ago, the fitness tracker now includes GPS, is swim-proof and features a scratch-resistant touchscreen. The tracker also promises up to seven days of battery life. Read more...

The Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker is still going for up to 31% off

Steven Parker — Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:01 +0000

At Amazon US and UK, the Fitbit Inspire 2 is 31% and 22% off respectively, bringing the latest gen fitness tracker down in price quite a bit. And with Tile support added last month, it's a great deal. Read more...

The Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker is up to 31% off at Amazon

Steven Parker — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:46:04 +0000

Google announces fashion-first Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:18:01 +0000

Google has just made the Fitbit Luxe available for pre-order. It's the first Fitbit tracker to ship with a colour touchscreen that provides twice the brightness compared to other Fitbit devices. Read more...

You can now find your misplaced Fitbit Inspire 2 with Tile's Bluetooth tracking

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:50:01 +0000

Tile and Fitbit have partnered to bring Tile's Bluetooth tracking technology to the Inspire 2 fitness tracker. The feature is rolling out from today through an update in the Fitbit app. Read more...

'Hey Google' on Wear OS has been broken for months, but a fix is finally in the works

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:40:01 +0000

The "Hey Google" voice command used to trigger Google Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches has been broken for months. Google has now finally acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Read more...

Fitbit adds blood glucose tracking to its app

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:16:02 +0000

Fitbit has announced that users can now track their blood glucose levels using the Fitbit app. This allows users to visualize variations in their levels, and how they relate to their habits. Read more...

Google has completed its acquisition of Fitbit

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:38:01 +0000

Google has announced that its acquisition of wearable manufacturer Fitbit has been completed. The acquisition was announced over a year ago and was recently approved by the European Union. Read more...

European Commission approves Google's acquisition of Fitbit

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:28:01 +0000

The European Commission has concluded its investigation of Google's acquisition of Fitbit, allowing the Mountain View giant to go through with the purchase, though there are conditions. Read more...

ACCC soliciting feedback regarding Google's acquisition of Fitbit

Usama Jawad — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:28:01 +0000

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is now soliciting feedback from the public regarding Google's acquisition of Fitbit. The process will continue till December 9, 2020. Read more...

Fitbit OS 5.1 brings Google Assistant to the Versa 3 and Sense smartwatches

Abhay V — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:06:01 +0000

Fitbit has begun rolling out a new software update to the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches that adds Google Assistant, brings SpO2 tracking during sleep, audible responses for Alexa, and more. Read more...

Google expects to complete Fitbit acquisition this year despite antitrust concerns

Ather Fawaz — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:20:01 +0000

Alphabet CFO said that the firm expects to obtain the "necessary regulatory approvals to hopefully complete the transaction by the end of this year. But the time frame may extend beyond that." Read more...

Google working to let health apps integrate with Assistant for easier health tracking

Abhay V — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:46:01 +0000

Strings found in a teardown of the beta version of the Google app hint that the firm might be working to let the Assistant integrate with health services to provide sleep data and health suggestions. Read more...