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Google has been dismantling the old Fitbit experience piece by piece ever since it replaced the app with Google Health earlier this year. Some longtime users resisted the move by clinging to older Fitbit versions, even after Google warned that builds older than version 5.0 would lose support in July. That workaround somehow kept working…

Despite debuting back in 2023, the Fitbit Charge 6 remains one of my favorite fitness trackers on the market today because of its onboard GPS, reliable tracking performance, small but bright display, comfy design, impressive battery life, and support for several handy Google apps.

I’ve tested all kinds of wearables and there’s one thing I demand from all the best sleep trackers: they can’t interfere with my rest. Sleek screenless trackers such as the Oura Ring 5 and Fitbit Air are from the next generation of sleep tech, offering detailed tracking without the bulk of a smartwatch.

Wearables aren’t one-size-fits-all, as has become increasingly clear with the proliferation of screenless trackers, including this year’s Fitbit Air. If you find these a little too minimalist, though, yet still don’t need the complexity and power trade-offs of a full-blown smartwatch, a basic screen-equipped tracker might be right up your alley. Lately, we’ve been hearing…

Previous leaked images revealed the name and design of Google’s rumored “Fitbit Edge” fitness tracker and now the company has essentially confirmed both in new posts on Instagram and X. The wearable is rumored to fit between the screenless Fitbit Air Google launched earlier this year and the more premium Pixel Watch 5.

Google has dropped an official teaser for its Fitbit Edge tracker and confirmed an October 12 launch, just a few days away.

It could offer a seven-day battery life, altimeter and limited support for apps like Google Maps.

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Following an accidental marketing leak in August and FCC listing last month, retail listings for the “Fitbit Edge” have now emerged.

2026 is the year of the screenless tracker, and as a health editor, I’m here for it. These discreet devices are designed to sit unnoticed on your pulse points and track your steps, stress, workouts, and cycle, without the constant buzz of WhatsApp notifications or emails.