Google Teases Fitbit Edge Ahead Of October 12
A Google Health teaser points to an October 12 announcement, while reports offer an unofficial look at the Fitbit Edge’s features, battery life and price.
Google has teased a new wearable with an image that appears to show its side button and a message pointing to October 12. The posts do not formally announce a device, but their reference to “Edge” aligns with recent reports about a fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge. The Verge describes October 12 as its launch date, while Engadget says Google is likely to reveal it then.
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What Google has shown
Google Health posted the teaser on X, and Engadget reports that it also appeared on Instagram. The caption reads, “Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26.” Engadget says the capitalized name and date effectively confirm details that had previously surfaced in leaks, though Google has not yet provided a full announcement in the reports.
According to Engadget, images of an unnamed tracker appeared in Google’s Pixel 11 marketing as early as August. Android Headlines subsequently published images under the Fitbit Edge name, along with details about its apps and health-tracking features. Engadget says French publication Dealabs later reported more on the design, battery life and possible price.
Reported features and battery life
The Verge says information from Dealabs and Android Headlines points to a 1.34-inch always-on OLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, and motion and elevation sensors including an accelerometer, barometer, altimeter and gyroscope. The device may also have optical sensors for heart rate and blood oxygen measurements, plus electrical sensors for ECG readings. Citing Dealabs, The Verge adds that it may notify users about potential atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythms. These specifications remain reported details, not features confirmed in Google’s teaser.
Battery life could vary substantially with display settings. Engadget cites a Dealabs report indicating up to seven days per charge with the always-on display off, compared with two days when it is on. The Verge also describes a rumored replaceable lithium-ion battery with up to seven days of use.
Where the Edge could fit
Engadget says the tracker is rumored to sit between the screenless Fitbit Air, launched earlier this year, and the more premium Pixel Watch 5. It notes that Google last introduced a similarly sized fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 6, in 2023.
Pricing is also unconfirmed. Engadget cites a possible European price of €179, or about $200, while suggesting the US price could be closer to $180 given the Fitbit Air’s $99 US and €99 European starting prices. The Verge likewise reports a rumored US price of around $180. Whether Google announces the Edge on October 12, and which of the reported details prove accurate, remains to be seen.
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