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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-10-12 · via The Verge

Google unveils Fitbit Edge fitness tracker with week-long battery

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Google has officially announced the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker that sits between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5. It has a 46 percent larger OLED display than the Charge 6, a physical side button, a replaceable battery rated for about a week, and fast charging that provides a day of use in five minutes. Health features include an EKG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, skin temperature, SpO2, and optical heart rate sensors, plus IP68 dust and water resistance.

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Google positions the Fitbit Edge between its Air tracker and Pixel Watch 5, aiming at users who want notifications without a full smartwatch. Compared with the Charge 6, it has a 46 percent larger OLED screen, a side button, and a slightly thicker 11.5mm body. Its replaceable battery lasts roughly a week, or about two days with always-on display, and a five-minute charge yields around one day; full charge takes 90 minutes.

Health sensors include EKG for AFib detection, skin temperature, SpO2, and optical heart rate, plus motion tracking. It is IP68 and swim-safe to 5ATM. It omits mic, speaker, and NFC, so no wrist calls or contactless payments. Priced at $179.99 with three months Google Health Premium. Improved auto workout tracking and GPS, turn-by-turn directions.

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