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People are reacting to multiple Fitbit updates and brand/identity changes: a Fitbit 4.69 software rollout focused on redesigning stats and logging, plus commentary on the Fitbit Air experience with an AI coach reportedly hallucinating. Separately, users are watching a major Best Buy Memorial Day sale and deal coverage for Fitbit devices.

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Key Takeaway Fitbit news right now blends a new 4.69 update and product/brand changes with deal-driven shopping at Best Buy.
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Fitbit news right now blends a new 4.69 update and product/brand changes with deal-driven shopping at Best Buy.

People are reacting to multiple Fitbit updates and brand/identity changes: a Fitbit 4.69 software rollout focused on redesigning stats and logging, plus commentary on the Fitbit Air experience with an AI coach reportedly hallucinating. Separately, users are watching a major Best Buy Memorial Day sale and deal coverage for Fitbit devices.

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software version Fitbit 4.69
update focus Redesign of focus stats and logging
product mentioned Fitbit Air
issue reported AI coach already hallucinating
retail event Huge Memorial Day Fitbit sale at Best Buy

What to Watch

  • Follow 9to5Google for rollout details and potential fixes related to Fitbit 4.69’s focus stats/logging redesign. 9to5Google
  • Watch for further reporting on the Fitbit Air AI coach behavior after the “hallucinating” claim. 9to5Google
  • Check Best Buy’s Memorial Day deal coverage for specific Fitbit discounts and which models are included. Tom's Guide

Recent signals

  • Google just replaced another major piece of Fitbit’s identity Android Authority
  • Huge Fitbit sale at Best Buy — 3 Memorial Day fitness deals to shop now Tom's Guide
  • Fitbit 4.69 rolls out with redesign of focus stats and logging 9to5Google
  • Google’s Fitbit Air is super comfortable, but its AI coach is already hallucinating 9to5Google
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Will Fitbit app users need to download a new app?

"The Google Health app will replace the Fitbit app through a normal app update," a Google representative told CNET. "Fitbit users will not need to download a new app or take any action." Fitbit app users' data will automatically be available in the new Google Health app.  Android users will receive the updated Google Health app as it rolls out between May 19 and 26. Starting May 19, iOS users can immediately update the Fitbit app to become the Google Health app. 

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When will the Fitbit Air be released? 

The Fitbit Air launched Thursday for $100 at Google.com and in the Google Store app, hitting brick-and-mortar stores on May 26. Accessory bands start at $35.

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How much is the Fitbit Air? 

At $99, the band is just the ticket to get you in the door. Accessory bands start at $35. Google Health Premium will run you $10 a month or $100 a year when you purchase an annual subscription. Three months of Google Health Premium are included with purchase, after which the subscription automatically renews at $10 a month.

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What does it track?

The Fitbit Air covers the core health metrics you'd expect, including 24/7 heart rate monitoring, heart rate variability, SpO2 (blood oxygen level), temperature variation, sleep tracking and analysis, cardio load, training readiness, steps, distance and irregular heart rhythm notifications for atrial fibrillation detection. It also includes automatic activity tracking that you can confirm later in the app. The device is water-resistant up to 50 meters. One caveat: The Fitbit Air uses an older sensor setup than the current Pixel Watch 4, which includes a multipath optical heart rate sensor and

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