Google announces $179 Fitbit Edge tracker with display, GPS

Key Points:

• Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker featuring a wide, pill-shaped AMOLED screen with 46% more display area than the Charge 6, and a precision-crafted aluminum body with enhanced GPS accuracy and an altimeter for elevation tracking.
• The device includes a comprehensive sensor suite such as accelerometer, altimeter, skin temperature sensor, gyroscope, heart rate sensor, ECG, and SpO2 sensors, and offers IP68 / 5ATM dust and water resistance.
• Battery life lasts up to a week with the always-on display off, or about 2 days with it enabled, and supports fast charging and user-replaceable batteries; it uses the same magnetic USB-C charger as the Fitbit Air.
• Fitbit Edge runs on a Fitbit OS inspired by the Pixel Watch 5, supports Android and iOS, offers customizable watch faces, quick access to fitness and health tiles, music controls compatible with any app, Google Maps navigation, and enhanced AI-powered activity detection for over 100 activities.
• Priced at $179.99 with pre-orders open and availability starting October 27, the Fitbit Edge comes in multiple colors and bands, including a $219.99 Stephen Curry Special Edition with a custom band.