The March Feature Drop brings exciting improvements, most notably the integration of the new Fitbit Workout UI for First-gen Pixel Watch. This upgrade, previously exclusive to the second-generation Pixel Watch, streamlines the fitness tracking experience on the original model. The pre-update Pixel Watch UI presented information in a side-by-side layout. While functional, this approach could feel cramped. A single, prominent metric dominated the display, with three smaller stats relegated to a second row. Additionally, heart rate zones were visualized through a speed dial-esque ring. The Fitbi ..read more

Your heart is vital, and Google wants to help you take care of it. The Pixel Watch, along with Fitbit devices, offers a range of tools and insights to track, understand, and improve your cardiovascular health. Dr. Jacqueline Shreibati, a cardiologist at Fitbit, highlights ways to get the most out of these features. 1. Get moving and track your progress The benefits of regular exercise for heart health can’t be overstated. Whether it’s a brisk walk or intense workout, the Pixel Watch and Fitbit devices excel at tracking your activity. They monitor steps, calories, and even provide metrics for ..read more

The March Feature Drop brings a dose of mindfulness to the original Pixel Watch with the addition of the Fitbit Relax app. Users can now enjoy guided breathing exercises on their wrists, designed to promote relaxation and reduce stress. The app tracks your breathing sessions, so you can monitor your progress over time. This welcome addition elevates the Pixel Watch’s wellness offerings and helps it better compete with other fitness-focused smartwatches. Whether you’re looking to de-stress after a tough workout or simply need a moment of calm, the Fitbit Relax app on your 1st-gen Pixel Watch w ..read more

Every year, we usually set goals for the following year, often related to improving our physical condition. In case you haven’t started working on your goals yet, Google has partnered with SoulCycle in the US to try to motivate you by offering not only a free SoulCycle class in the company of a friend, but even the opportunity to win a Fitbit Charge 6. If you already own a Fitbit wearable or a Pixel Watch, you can enjoy a free SoulCycle class for both you and a friend you bring, since training is usually more fun with a partner and Google is aware of this. You can take the class for free duri ..read more

One of my major problems with the Google Pixel brand is its more limited global availability. Today, Pixel devices are available only in a handful of markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Google doesn’t sell its Pixel products in Africa. But given the growing presence of the Pixel brand in Europe coupled with the overall market performance across the US and the marketing efforts in India and Taiwan over the recent past, you’d be forgiven to expect Google to double down on expanding the brand to more regions. But instead, the search giant is doing the exact opposite by scaling down its pre ..read more

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on July 17, 2023) follows: The Fitbit Charge 5 is a popular fitness tracker with enhanced health and wellness features and a stylish design. Google recently launched the v194.61 update for the Charge 5, which adds support for global characters and right-to-left text, making it easier for one to read incoming notifications in more languages. Calendar events, incoming calls, and texts can now also be viewed in Hindi, Arabic, Vietnamese, and a variety of other languages. Source (Click / tap to view) Thanks to th ..read more

The ‘step streak’ feature is reportedly missing or not showing in the Fitbit app after the latest app update. Step streak is a great way to keep track of the number of days you’ve consecutively reached your daily step goal. However, it looks like the recent app update has introduced a glitch that is preventing the use of this feature. Source (Click / tap to view)Fitbit app ‘step streak’ missing or not showing Multiple Fitbit users (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) are complaining that the app does not show the streak after hitting the step goal. This unexpected change has sparked a wave of discontent withi ..read more

Here’s what this tracker is about in a quick video: New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on August 11, 2021) follows: Fitbit has a vast portfolio of smartwatches and trackers including the Fitbit Ace, Inspire series, Charge series, and many more. While Fitbit provides support to all the trackers and smartwatches that are currently in its portfolio, it also supports some of its discontinued products. Fitbit Charge 4 This means that the fitness vendor provides software updates including improvements, bugfixes, and even new features to its devices ..read more

Here’s what this tracker is about in a quick video: New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on August 11, 2021) follows: Fitbit has a vast portfolio of smartwatches and trackers including the Fitbit Ace, Inspire series, Charge series, and many more. While Fitbit provides support to all the trackers and smartwatches that are currently in its portfolio, it also supports some of its discontinued products. Fitbit Charge 4 This means that the fitness vendor provides software updates including improvements, bugfixes, and even new features to its devices ..read more

Fitbit users are facing a significant change as the company transitions from its independent account system to leveraging Google accounts. This migration has introduced several benefits for users but has also brought about unexpected challenges. While the initial transition appears smooth, many users have reported an issue regarding their Fitbit friends’ data as the step count is missing or unavailable. Online platforms like Reddit and Twitter are brimming with user reports (1,2,3,4), reflecting the community’s collective frustration and determination to find a resolution. Will initiating a ..read more