Google prepares the Fitbit Edge bracelet with oval screen, 7 days of battery life and compatibility with iOS for less than 200 euros
A leak published by the portal Android Headlines has revealed the first official images and specifications of the Fitbit Edge, Google’s next tracking bracelet. The device arrives to occupy the intermediate gap between the screenless Fitbit Air bracelet and the Pixel Watch 5. The source itself recalls that Google would be rescuing, in this way, the concept of the historic Fitbit Charge range.
Unlike smart watches with Wear OS that practically require a daily charge, this new model will maintain an autonomy of up to seven days on a single charge. Without a doubt, it addresses one of the most frustrating drawbacks of these devices.
On the front it mounts an oval-shaped panel that allows you to check basic notifications and run some pre-installed apps, such as Google Maps or YouTube Music. Furthermore, it seems that The bracelet will be compatible with both Android and iOSsomething that we have already seen on the Fitbit Air and that should be the norm.
But the leak also provides data regarding the sensors. The images reveal a biometric module similar to that of the Fitbit Air, but in this case complemented with integrated GPS and a barometric altimeter, two things that its little sister leaves out. It also brings automatic exercise recognition. The chassis has elongated side buttons and a pressure anchoring system to exchange straps.
According to leaked information, The device will arrive in black, green and orange colors matching the finishes of the recent Pixel 11 Pro.
Big brands are betting on more discreet formats to measure health
This launch follows in the wake of what Google has been doing with its catalog in recent months. With the arrival of the Fitbit Air, the company transformed the Fitbit platform into the Google Health app with Gemini-based AI features.
Compared to bracelets without a screen that prioritize absolute discretion, the Fitbit Edge seeks to convince those who still want visible metrics without assuming the complexity of a watch. With an estimated cost between 149 and 199 dollars, the equipment will be one step above 99.99 euros What does the Fitbit Air cost?
Furthermore, it cannot go unnoticed that this launch coincides with a general market trend. It seems that users are looking for more discreet alternatives to conventional watches to avoid continuous distractions on the wrist. We are not surprised that the rumor mill suggests that Apple could soon bet on these formats, complementing the current Apple Watch.
