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When Google showed off the Pixel 11, one of its ads included a fitness band that no one could identify. Now it appears to be Fitbit Edge, a new band with a display. Google hasn’t introduced a traditional Fitbit band like this since the Charge 6 arrived in 2023, and the newer Fitbit Air has no screen at all.
The most obvious difference compared to the Charge 6 is the Fitbit Edge’s fuller, more rounded screen. Around it, metal strips run along the sides of the case and could be used for ECG readings, although that feature is unconfirmed. On the back, Fitbit Edge branding sits next to sensors and release mechanisms for changing the band. The design has changed, but the listed everyday functions largely follow the Charge 6. These include notifications, Google Maps directions, YouTube Music and other media controls, and Find My Phone. Like the Charge 6 and Fitbit Air, it would connect to Android phones and iPhones via Bluetooth.
The leak suggests that the Fitbit Edge will include an altimeter, a sensor missing from both the Charge 6 and Fitbit Air. It would count floors climbed and add elevation data to walks, runs and hikes, while the built-in GPS records your route without your phone. The band is also said to automatically recognize workouts, so an activity can still be logged if the wearer forgets to start tracking. Battery life is quoted as up to seven days, matching both existing bands.
The Edge is expected to come in black, green, and orange, similar to the Pixel 11 Pro’s Obsidian, Olive, and Canyon colors. Google hasn’t announced a release date or pricing for the band.
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