Whatever you do, don’t buy a Fitbit Edge on day one

The Fitbit Edge is a new fitness wearable from Google that sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. While the Air relies on automatic sensors and app interaction, the Edge features a 1.34-inch AMOLED display with an Always-on function. Android Police notes the device acts as a middle ground in the Google lineup, though they question if it differentiates itself enough from other products.

According to Tom's Guide, the Edge is a successor to the Fitbit Charge 6 and is priced at $179. It includes health and safety features found in the Pixel Watch 5, such as Loss of Pulse Detection, Breathing Emergency Alerts, and monthly insulin resistance or blood pressure trend reports. Other capabilities include continuous heart rate and body temperature monitoring, SpO2, ECG readings, and heart rate variability insights. The device also supports Google’s AI-powered Health Coach for nutrition and training insights.

Android Authority suggests that consumer satisfaction with the device will depend on several factors, including whether it supports mobile payments, on-device Gemini interactions, and if it includes a mic and speaker for Call Mirroring.

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