Google Teases Fitbit Edge Launch for Oct. 12 as Leaks Point to $180 Price

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Oct 9

Google posted a close-up image on X teasing the Fitbit Edge with the caption “Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26,” signaling a launch on October 12.
Recent leaks suggest the tracker will carry a 1.34-inch always-on OLED display, built-in GPS, and sensors including an accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, gyroscope, heart-rate monitor, SpO2, and ECG.
Dealabs also reported the device may flag possible atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythms, adding more advanced health alerts to Fitbit’s lineup.
Rumors put the Fitbit Edge at about $180 in the US with a replaceable lithium-ion battery rated for up to seven days, positioning it as a midrange fitness tracker.

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