Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air
The new Fitbit Edge slots right in between the Pixel Watch 5 and the Fitbit Air, featuring a compact screen and more health sensors than the Air.
According to Ars Technica, the new Fitbit Edge slots right in between the Pixel Watch 5 and the Fitbit Air, featuring a compact screen and more health sensors than the Air.
Google is releasing its second Fitbit tracker of 2026, offering fans of the aging Charge 6 a more refined option. You won't get all the apps and features of the Pixel Watch 5, but the Edge is only about half as expensive.
The story is also being covered by TechCrunch. TechCrunch adds: Google’s newest wearable costs $179.99 and has a sleek feel like the Fitbit Air but with an OLED display.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Fitbit Edge, Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air.
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- United States · Americas
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- Fitbit Edge, Pixel Watch, Fitbit Air, Charge
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- The Fitbit Edge is essentially a new Charge 6, but it has more of a Pixel Watch aesthetic. (Ars Technica)
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- Ars TechnicaGoogle announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air
- TechCrunchFitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch
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