Here's a First Look at the New Google Fitbit Air
Droid Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Google announced the Fitbit Air, a screen-less health and fitness tracker priced at $99 for the Classic version and $129 for the Special Edition Stephen Curry model, with pre-orders shipping around May 26.
- The Fitbit Air launches alongside the new Google Health app and Google Health Coach, marking a significant rebranding and investment by Google in the health and fitness category.
- The Stephen Curry edition features a water-resistant "Rye" colored band with exclusive branding, while other bands such as the Performance Loop and Active Band are available separately for $34.99 each.
- Key features include a 7-day battery life, fast charging (0-100% in 90 minutes), optical heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensors, skin temperature sensor, 50 meters water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility with iOS and Android.
- Google includes 3 months of Google Health Premium with purchase, and early reviews and testing are underway to provide detailed insights on the device’s performance.