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Google Assistant just arrived on Fitbit
With the potential sale of Fitbit to Google currently going through international regulators, we had been hearing rumours that Fitbit may be bringing Google Assistant to their platform. That is a rumour no more....
Fitbit continue on their way with the Versa 3 and Sense leaking overnight
We all thought that when Google announced their acquisition of Fitbit late last year we would not see many more Fitbit devices and instead we may start seeing Google devices instead. Fitbit, possibly...
EU launching an investigation into Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. “It’s about devices, not data”...
Late last year Google announced that they were acquiring Fitbit which got us all hot and bothered given we have all been looking for a Wear OS saviour for a long time. Potentially...
Google promises to not use Fitbit data to target ads at individuals
Late last year Google purchased Fitbit pending approval from various regulatory bodies. The approval is still yet to arrive and the biggest threat to the purchase is the European Commission's investigation into the...
Is Fitbit and Google Assistant integration nearly ready?
Late last year, Google announced plans to acquire Fitbit for the princely sum of US$2.1bn to "benefit even more people around the world". The deal is essentially done, but still requiring sign off from...
Fitbit want to help detect COVID-19 and are launching a study to determine its...
COVID-19 is often a tough disease for the health authorities to diagnose. It is contagious often before symptoms appear meaning that spread of the airborne disease can be done easily and quietly. ...
Fitbit Charge 4 Review — Great features and another great experience
Let’s stop and take stock for a moment…
The changes in the smartwatch market have been plentiful in the last couple of years. Without a doubt, the iWatch is the leader covering...
Is this a screenshot from a Pixel 4a that Rick Osterloh posted?
Rick Osterloh is the Senior VP of Devices and Services at Google. So it would stand to reason that he has the latest they have to offer in his hands at all times.
It's with...
Fitbit add a COVID-19 information tab to their app
With so many of us having trouble finding ways to exercise now that gyms are closed Fitbit are doing their best to help out -- and hopefully entice you to stick it out after...
Fitbit launches the Charge 4 to help you stay fit and healthy
Last year's Fitbit Charge 3 was a great little fitness tracker with some great features. This year Fitbit have updated the model with some improved hardware and software features, albeit somewhat minor.
While Fitbit...
Versa 2 Test: Fitbit estimated oxygen variation graph says no worries
Fitbit's new Estimated Oxygen Variation graph has been available to all Charge 3, Ionic, Versa, Versa Lite, and Versa 2 users for the last month. This new feature was originally announced six months ago...
Fitbit now offering a 90 day free trial of Fitbit Premium to help you...
These are not just unprecedented but also trying times we currently live in. With gyms and fitness centres closed down now in most areas in Australia and not expected to open for quite...
Possible FitBit Charge 4 leaks – looks like NFC is coming, and we’ve got...
An FCC filing has revealed that FitBit, which is currently being purchased by Google and scrutinised by government departments like the ACCC here, is working on a new fitness tracker, possibly the Charge 4....
Fitbit looking to bring sleep apnoea detection to their watches
The world of fitness watches also tracking more general health issues has taken off in recent times after Apple successfully focused on it with their smartwatches. Fitbit are still going strong even with...
Fitbit launch FitbitOS 4.1, bringing with it new health features, smart tools and longer...
Although Fitbit has been purchased by Google and the future seems uncertain that has not stopped them from updating their operating system, adding a host of new features.
The new update to FitbitOS 4.1 adds...