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Buying Fitbit Probably Means Google Will Finally Make a Smartwatch

Kellen November 1, 2019

The future of hardware between Fitbit and Google, should they join now that Google has attempted to acquire the wearable maker, is mostly a mystery. I think we're assuming there will be new Fitbit products down the road, but we also now believe Google will...

Google is Acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 Billion, Will Still Invest in Wear OS

Kellen November 1, 2019

The rumors were true - Google is buying Fitbit. This morning, Google and Fitbit announced that Google has entered into an agreement to buy the fitness and health wearable maker for $2.1 billion. They expect the transaction to close in 2020 following closing...

Report: Alphabet Makes Offer to Aquire Fitbit

Tim October 28, 2019

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is reported to have made an offer to acquire Fitbit, one of the only wearable companies that is popular in an industry dominated by Apple. The figure that Alphabet offered was not disclosed and it's also unclear if any deal...

Fitbit Launches Female Health Tracking, Quick Replies for Versa and Ionic

Tim May 7, 2018 3

Starting this week, Fitbit users have access to two new features previously announced by the company. Inside of the Fitbit app, you'll find tracking for female health, as well as quick replies for messaging on Versa and Ionic devices. For female health...

Fitbit’s New Versa Watch is Official, Priced Well, and Might be a Serious Contender

Kellen March 13, 2018 18

In the world of smartwatches, there aren't many players left. You've got Apple dominating with the Apple Watch followed by...I have no idea. No one buys smartwatches that aren't Apple Watches. Fitbit is hoping to change that with their newly announced Fitbit...

Fitbit Ionic With NFC and Swim Tracking Announced, Priced at $299

Tim August 28, 2017 19

Fitbit has a new wearable almost ready to roll out to the fitness crowd, the Fitbit Ionic. With worldwide availability kicking off next month, the Ionic is up for pre-order on Fitbit's website today for $299 and all other retailers starting tomorrow. In terms...

Latest Pebble Update Removes Dependency on Cloud Services

Tim April 6, 2017 19

When Fitbit announced it was acquiring Pebble, many Pebble owners likely had questions about what would happen to the hardware on their wrists. Once Pebble's servers go dark at the end of this year, will the watches just stop working? Well, an update from...

Pebble Watches Should Work Through 2017

Kellen December 15, 2016 16

Now that Fitbit has purchased dying wearable maker Pebble, likely in order to shut them down, Pebble owners are probably wondering how much longer their smartwatches have before Fitbit cuts the cord on the back-end. Pebble initially offered some reassurance,...