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Google Unveils Fitbit Edge: A Midrange Fitness Tracker

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In Short: Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker positioned between the entry-level Fitbit Air and the high-end Pixel Watch 5.

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker that bridges the gap between the entry-level Fitbit Air and the high-end Pixel Watch 5. The Edge is designed to offer a more capable device than the screenless Fitbit Air but without the full feature set of the Pixel Watch 5.

According to multiple sources, the Fitbit Edge is priced at $179.99, with pre-orders opening on October 12 and availability set for October 27. The device features a wide, pill-shaped AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3, offering 46% more display than the Charge 6 from 2023.

The Fitbit Edge is equipped with a 1.34-inch screen, making it larger than the 1.04-inch display of the Charge 6. It also includes a physical side button and is rated at IP68 / 5ATM for dust and water protection.

The Edge is designed to work with both Android and iOS devices via the Google Health app. It can run for about seven days on a single charge, with a 5-minute charge providing a day’s worth of battery life.

The Fitbit Edge comes with Google’s Health Guardian feature, which uses large sensor models trained on trillions of minutes of health data from over 500,000 users. This system can surface monthly trend reports for insulin resistance and blood pressure trends.

The Fitbit Edge also includes built-in GPS that is 40% more accurate than the previous generation, making it easier to track outdoor runs. It supports Google Maps, YouTube Music, and Find My Phone, among other features.

Google has also introduced two new stainless steel Metal Mesh Bands for the Fitbit Air, available in Champagne Gold and Polished Silver, enhancing the device's appearance.

The Fitbit Edge is positioned to compete in the midrange market, offering a balance between the minimalist Fitbit Air and the more premium Pixel Watch. It is expected to cost less than the $399.99 Pixel Watch but more than the $99.99 Fitbit Air.

The device’s compact design and elongated display make it suitable for smaller wrists, offering a more sophisticated look without changing the core functionality of the Fitbit Air.

While the Fitbit Edge gets most of the attention, Google has not forgotten the Fitbit Air, enhancing its appeal with new accessories.

The Fitbit Edge’s far-field skin temperature sensor replaces the standard device temperature sensor found in other Fitbits, adding to its health tracking capabilities.

The Fitbit Edge is expected to become a successor to the Fitbit Charge line, which has not received a new model since 2023, offering a more refined option for fans of the aging Charge 6.

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Background

What's confirmed

• The centerpiece is the Fitbit Edge, a dedicated fitness tracker built around an ultra-slim 11.5mm profile.
• Google announced the Fitbit Edge, a second tracker for 2026 that follows the Fitbit Air launched in May and adds a screen called the Fitbit Edge.
• Google priced the Fitbit Edge at $179.99, opened pre-orders on October 12, and set availability on October 27.
• Google appears to be preparing a new mid-range fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge, with leaked details suggesting it will sit between the company’s entry-level Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5.
• A new leak shows a device called the Fitbit Edge, a compact fitness band that appears positioned between the basic Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch 5.
• Android Headlines estimates that the Fitbit Edge could cost between $149 and $199, while The Verge also suggests a range of roughly $150 to $200 based on where the tracker would sit in Google’s current lineup.

What's still developing

• Google has finally announced the Fitbit Edge, and there’s plenty to be excited about.
• Both cost $69.99, and based on the official images, they look attractive.
• It’s essentially Google’s answer for anyone who wants something more capable than the screenless Fitbit Air but doesn’t necessarily need a full-fledged Pixel Watch.
• It’s very close in overall size to the Fitbit Air and uses the same magnetic charging puck.
• If you’ve been following our wearable coverage on G Style, you know Google has spent the past couple of years leaning heavily into the Pixel Watch lineup.
• Android Headlines has reportedly published the first images and specifications of the Fitbit Edge.
• Priced at $179.99, it combines the Fitbit Air’s slim band with an OLED display for checking map directions, notifications, weather, and music controls.
• The listing shows Bluetooth connectivity but no Wi-Fi for the Edge and names Google Maps, media and music controls, and Find My Phone among its supported features.
• If you find the Pixel Watch’s round face too bulky, the Edge's capsule-shaped alternative might suit smaller wrists better.
• The best part is how they make the Fitbit Air resemble a classy bracelet.
• Squish Google’s smartwatch from the sides, and you’ve got the Edge.
• Here is everything you need to know about the announcement.

Sources

• Android Authoritylink
• Ars Technicalink
• Gstylemaglink
• Newscordlink
• TechCrunchlink
• Techedtlink
• Techrepubliclink
• The Vergelink
• TrueTech Technology Newslink
• WIREDlink
• Warpbeatlink
• WarpBeat — background on Google Unveils Fitbit Edge: A Midrange Fitness Tracker link
• Wikipedia — background on Pixel Watch link
• DesFit — video link