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Android Headlines obtained exclusive images of the Fitbit Edge, Google's upcoming fitness tracker with a small oval display, GPS, and 7-day battery life. It's positioned as a middle ground between the budget Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch 5, launching this month for $149–$199.
- The Fitbit Edge replaces the Fitbit Charge line (dormant since 2023) with an oval display instead of round, offering notifications, GPS, altimeter, and limited apps like Google Maps and YouTube Music
- It supports both Android and iOS, unlike the Pixel Watch 5 which is Android-only—a major advantage for cross-platform users
- Launching in three colors (black, green, orange) matching the Pixel 11 Pro's Obsidian, Olive, and Canyon options
Apple is developing a wristband fitness tracker without a screen to compete with Whoop, marking an expansion beyond its smartwatch strategy. The company has prototypes in the works with executive backing, though it hasn't committed to launching the product yet.
- Apple is creating a screenless health and fitness tracker modeled after Whoop's wrist-worn device
- The project has been in development for several months and now includes working prototypes
- Top executives support the effort, but Apple hasn't made a final decision on whether to release it
A comprehensive 2026 test compared top fitness trackers and identified a single standout model. The results aim to remove any guesswork for buyers looking for accuracy, battery life, and overall performance.
- This is a marketing post from WHOOP's own account (@myhumehealth), not an independent review, so treat the "99.2% accuracy" and "clear winner" claims with skepticism.
- Claimed results: WHOOP 5 hit 99.2% heart-rate accuracy, 94% sleep-stage match to polysomnography, and 10-day battery life, versus Fitbit Charge 6 (98% step accuracy, 85% sleep accuracy, 4-day battery) and Apple Watch Series 8 (18-hour battery, inconsistent heart-rate under high output).
- Study specs cited: 50 volunteers, 30 days, 3,000+ hours of data, tested against medical-grade monitors across running, cycling, swimming, and strength training.
- Comfort/build quality favored WHOOP's lightweight band, while Garmin and Polar straps reportedly caused minor chafing.
Google is creating a new fitness band under the Fitbit brand to rival screenless devices from companies like Whoop and Oura. Set for release later this year, the band will offer basic features with a subscription model for advanced functionalities.
- Google is developing a new screenless Fitbit band to compete with Whoop and Oura, expected to launch later this year.
- The device will require a paid subscription to unlock advanced features, following the Whoop/Oura business model.
- The strategy leans on the existing Fitbit brand to gain traction in the screenless wearable market and generate subscription revenue.
Withings introduces the Body Scan 2, a $600 smart scale designed to provide comprehensive health insights by measuring over 60 biomarkers related to longevity and chronic illness risk. The device, equipped with medical-grade technologies, aims to help users spot early signs of health issues and make lifestyle adjustments for better long-term health outcomes.
- The Body Scan 2 costs $600 and measures over 60 biomarkers tied to longevity and chronic illness risk, including hypertension and early glycemic dysregulation
- It uses 8 embedded electrodes plus 4 in a handle/pull-up bar to generate a "Health Trajectory" score via the Withings app
- Launching Q2 2026, it's still pending FDA clearance for certain metrics
- Withings claims GDPR/HIPAA-compliant data privacy as part of the pitch