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Google continues to launch new products in the smart wearable market. Fitbit Edge is positioned between the entry-level Fitbit Air and the high-end Pixel Watch 5, filling a gap in the product line. The bracelet emphasizes health monitoring and sports functions, and introduces a repairable design for the first time to respond to consumers' needs for durability and environmental protection.
Google releases new Fitbit Edge health bracelet. (Picture/official website)
Apple is about to release new smart home products this evening (13th), and Google is one step ahead. It launched its new smart health bracelet Fitbit Edge yesterday (12th) evening, positioned between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
The screen is 46% larger and sports and health functions are in place at once
Fitbit Edge is equipped with a color OLED screen. Google said that the viewing area of the screen has increased by 46% compared with the previous model, making it the largest and brightest health bracelet in its history. There are also physical buttons on the side to facilitate users to quickly operate various functions.
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Fitbit Edge is not equipped with Wear OS operating system, but Fitbit OS, which supports mobile phone notifications, call reminders, music playback control, and Google Maps navigation that is expected to be launched later. However, since there is no microphone and speaker, it is impossible to make or receive calls directly. There is also no NFC chip and does not support contactless payment.
Fitbit Edge (middle) is positioned between Fitbit Air (left) and Pixel Watch 5 (right). (Picture/official website)
Fitbit Edge essentially focuses on sports and health functions. It has built-in GPS and can record exercise routes without bringing a mobile phone. It supports more than 50 exercise modes and adds smart tracking. Even if you forget to turn on exercise records, the bracelet can automatically track it. It also has complete health functions, including heart rate monitoring, skin temperature sensing, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood oxygen saturation, etc., and is 5ATM waterproof and IP68 dustproof and waterproof.
Battery life is also a major selling point. Google said that Fitbit Edge can be used for up to 7 days on a single charge. It only takes 5 minutes of charging to provide a full day of power, and it can be fully charged in about 90 minutes.
Battery life up to 7 days, repairable bracelet for the first time
What’s more noteworthy is that Fitbit Edge is Google’s first serviceable health bracelet, with a replaceable battery through an internal modular design. However, it uses a new buckle strap design, so the old strap cannot be used.
Fitbit Edge focuses on sports and health functions. (Picture/official website)
Can be used on Android and iPhone
In terms of mobile phone compatibility, Fitbit Edge is not only suitable for Android phones, but can also be used with iPhones, but it does not provide a quick reply function. Integrate Gemini AI function to turn the bracelet into a personalized coach, but it needs to be combined with Google Health Premium service.
When will it be launched in Taiwan?
Fitbit Edge is open for pre-order in markets such as the United States from now on. It is expected to be launched on October 27, priced at US$179.99 (approximately NT$5,800). A Stephen Curry special edition will also be launched, priced at US$219.99 (approximately NT$7,000). As for whether it will be introduced in Taiwan and when it will be launched, it is currently unclear and remains to be announced by Google.
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