The new Fitbit Edge leaks
Leaked images suggest Google is preparing the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker that could succeed the midrange Charge line. It appears to sit between the minimalist Fitbit Air and the more capable Pixel Watch, potentially giving buyers a screen and extra fitness features without the size of a full smartwatch.
The Edge is reported to offer up to seven days of battery life, built-in GPS and an altimeter, plus limited support for apps such as Google Maps and YouTube Music. Google has not confirmed its specifications, price or release date; the Charge line was last updated in 2023, and the article estimates a price of $150 to $200, between the Air at $99.99 and the Pixel Watch starting at $399.99.
- Leaked images show a possible new Fitbit tracker.
- It may include GPS, an altimeter and seven-day battery life.
- Price and release date remain unknown.
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Fitbit is a fitness tracker company owned by Google that makes wearable devices for health and exercise monitoring. These trackers measure metrics like your heart rate, steps and sleep, typically with a small screen display. Unlike smartwatches, which offer messaging and other computing features, fitness trackers focus primarily on health data and usually have much longer battery life.
Google currently offers several Fitbit products at different price points. The entry-level Fitbit Air costs under £100 and provides basic fitness tracking, while the Pixel Watch is a full smartwatch that costs £300 or more. Between these options sits the Fitbit Charge line, which aims at customers who want more advanced fitness features and a proper screen without the price and complexity of a smartwatch.
The mid-range fitness tracker market appeals to customers who prioritise health and exercise tracking over the general computing features of smartwatches. These users value features like GPS and extended battery life that fitness trackers provide particularly well. This segment sits between affordable entry-level devices and expensive smartwatches, making it an important part of the wearables market.