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  "id": 14108637,
  "title": "Google launches Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/google-launches-fitbit-edge-a-slim-fitness-tracker",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:37:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/google-launches-fitbit-edge-a-slim-fitness-tracker-with-a-screen-and-up-to-seven-days-of-battery-backup-price-release-date-steph-curry-special-edition-and-specs/articleshow/134906293.cms"
  },
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  "account": "Google has introduced the Fitbit Edge, a sleek fitness tracker boasting a bright display, integrated GPS, and an impressive battery life of up to seven days. Pre-orders are available through Google Store and various retail partners, with physical store sales commencing later in the month. The device also includes a special edition, the Google Fitbit Edge Stephen Curry, designed in collaboration with the four-time NBA champion and Google Performance Advisor.\n\nRyan Krems and Noah Presler, Google product leads, explained that Fitbit Edge was created for the market gap between high-end smartwatches like the Pixel Watch and minimalist bands such as the Fitbit Air. The device is priced at $179.99 in the US, and new buyers receive three months of Google Health Premium free, which includes health coaching, personalized fitness plans, lifestyle advice, and compatibility for doctor visits.\n\nUnfortunately, no official Indian price or launch date for Fitbit Edge has been disclosed. However, early listings suggest a price point of around ₹15,000, similar to the Fitbit Air's release timeline, which occurred approximately five months after its debut in the US. Google Edge is expected to be available in shops from October 27, with Amazon offering pre-orders that provide same-day shipping.\n\nThe Fitbit Edge follows a minimalist design, measuring just 11.5mm thin and weighing 45% less than the Apple Watch Series 12. Its body is crafted from recycled aluminum, designed to conform to the wrist's natural curve. The tracker features a hybrid OLED display, which boasts a 46% larger viewing area and enhanced sunlight visibility compared to previous models. The redesigned side button provides tactile feedback to pause workouts and display essential metrics like steps, weather, sleep, cycle tracking, and heart rate.\n\nWith a battery life of up to seven days, the Fitbit Edge can be charged to a full day's power in just five minutes through a fast magnetic charger. It also boasts water resistance up to 50 meters and is Google's first repairable fitness tracker, featuring a modular design with a replaceable battery. The device tracks over 50 exercise modes, from Pilates to HIIT, and includes built-in GPS that is up to 40% more accurate than previous models, even without a phone nearby. The altimeter records elevation during various outdoor activities, and the tracker can independently detect up to 100 workouts if the user forgets to start one manually. Health features include a Health Guardian that monitors trends in blood pressure and insulin resistance and alert notifications for high and low heart rates, ECG monitoring, and continuous heart rate tracking. A skin temperature sensor records overnight changes, and sleep stage analysis coupled with heart rate variability contributes to a daily recovery score. The Fitbit Edge is available in four finishes—Obsidian, Fog, Olive, and Canyon—with Active bands, Sport, Performance Loop, Magnet, and Metal Links options for customization.",
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