Google is teasing a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge. In a post on X, the company shared a close-up photo of the device. The caption reads 'Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26.' That hints at a launch on October 12.
Leaks suggest the tracker may have a 1.34-inch always-on screen and built-in GPS. It could also measure heart rate, blood oxygen and unusual heart rhythms.
π The Backstory
Fitbit was once a leading name in fitness trackers. Google bought the company in 2021 and folded it into its devices team. In recent years, new Fitbit releases have been slower. Google now focuses on its Pixel Watch, which uses Fitbit features. The Edge looks like a push to win back fitness fans. Fitness trackers remain popular with people who want to stay active.
π― Why It Matters
Wearable trackers help people keep an eye on their health day to day. More choice and better features can make that easier and cheaper.
Google is teasing a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge. In a post on X, the company shared a close-up photo of the device. The caption reads 'Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26.' That hints at a launch on October 12.
Leaks suggest the tracker may have a 1.34-inch always-on screen and built-in GPS. It could also measure heart rate, blood oxygen and unusual heart rhythms.
Fitbit was once a leading name in fitness trackers. Google bought the company in 2021 and folded it into its devices team. In recent years, new Fitbit releases have been slower. Google now focuses on its Pixel Watch, which uses Fitbit features. The Edge looks like a push to win back fitness fans. Fitness trackers remain popular with people who want to stay active.
Wearable trackers help people keep an eye on their health day to day. More choice and better features can make that easier and cheaper.