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This is the Fitbit Edge: Google’s next fitness tracker finally spills its secrets

The perfect middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5?

This is the Fitbit Edge: Google’s next fitness tracker finally spills its secrets

Google is set to launch a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge. The device is expected to have a small screen and support for limited apps, including Google Maps and YouTube Music, according to Android Authority. It will also feature up to seven days of battery life, GPS, an altimeter, and support for displaying notifications.

The Fitbit Edge appears to be a successor to the midrange Charge line and sits between the Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, as per The Verge. Images of the device show a bulbous screen with a design similar to the Pixel Watch face, adjusted for the display shape. The device will have a sensor stack similar to the Fitbit Air and may use the same magnetic charger.

The Fitbit Edge will be available in several colors, including Canyon, Obsidian, and Olive, similar to the Pixel 11 Pro, according to 9to5Google. Its specs include Bluetooth connectivity, but not Wi-Fi, and support for Android and iOS devices. Listed apps include Google Maps, media and music controls, and Find My Phone.

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