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People are reacting to the upcoming Fitbit Air and Google’s health platform direction, with strong focus on app/subscription changes and whether existing Fitbit users can keep using the Fitbit app. Multiple reviews and tests praise the Fitbit Air as a simple, subscription-free tracker, while some early deliveries and device compatibility issues raise concerns.

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Key Takeaway Fitbit’s newest Air hardware and Google’s health changes are arriving amid app-transition and compatibility hurdles, but early coverage frames the Air as the best simple, subscription-free fitness tracker for now.
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Fitbit’s newest Air hardware and Google’s health changes are arriving amid app-transition and compatibility hurdles, but early coverage frames the Air as the best simple, subscription-free fitness tracker for now.

People are reacting to the upcoming Fitbit Air and Google’s health platform direction, with strong focus on app/subscription changes and whether existing Fitbit users can keep using the Fitbit app. Multiple reviews and tests praise the Fitbit Air as a simple, subscription-free tracker, while some early deliveries and device compatibility issues raise concerns.

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Top 2 signals · Fitbit’s newest Air hardware and Google’s health changes
Tom's Guide · 11h ago
I tested the Fitbit Air for a week — and it’s the best no-fuss, subscription-free fitness tracker available right now
The Verge · 5h ago
Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead

Broader Fitbit coverage

Other Fitbit activity — not part of the “Fitbit’s newest Air hardware and Google’s health changes” story
Wired · 11h ago
Google Fitbit Air Review: Barely There, Always Running
Tom's Guide · 3h ago
The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better
Android Authority · 4h ago
PSA: Don’t buy the Fitbit Air expecting it to work with your Charge or Versa

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Early deliveries issue Missing Android app update during roll-out

What to Watch

  • Follow ongoing “Rolling out” coverage for the missing Android app update tied to early Fitbit Air deliveries. Android Authority

What Changed

  • Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead The Verge
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Tom's Guide · 1 article
Wired · 1 article
Broader Fitbit coverage · not part of the Fitbit’s newest Air hardware and Google’s health changes story
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Tom's Guide · 1 article

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gsmarena.com

Fitbit Air early deliveries are having issues pairing with Android phones

The underlying problem is in the process of being fixed. Google unveiled its first screenless fitness tracker, the Fitbit Air, earlier this month, and now...

1d ago Vlad
9to5google.com

Google Health for Android rollout was sped up as Fitbit Air buyers were struggling to pair

The Google Health app is replacing the Fitbit app, with the update having started rolling out over the past week....

10h ago Ben Schoon
tomsguide.com

The Fitbit Air is the best no-fuss, affordable fitness tracker

I tested the Fitbit Air for a week, and I may never take it off again

11h ago Dan Bracaglia
androidpolice.com

Fitbit Air is the best hardware offering from Google in years

Form, function, and fitness

12h ago Parth Shah
androidauthority.com

I’m not a fitness buff, but I still can't wait to buy the Fitbit Air

Fitness trackers often provide an avalanche of data without much context. I'm optimistic Google changes that with the Fitbit Air.

2d ago Stephen Radochia
androidauthority.com

This Fitbit Air rival skips a monthly subscription, and it finally has a launch date

A smart ring company is preparing to launch its Fitbit Air rival, and it will be ditching the subscription model.

14h ago Tushar Mehta

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Android Authority 4 articles

Tracking: PSA: Don’t buy the Fitbit Air expecting it to work with your Charge or Versa / This Fitbit Air rival skips a monthly subscription, and it finally has a launch date

PSA: Don’t buy the Fitbit Air expecting it to work with your Charge or Versa This Fitbit Air rival skips a monthly subscription, and it finally has a launch date
+2 more Early Google Fitbit Air deliveries hit a snag with missing Android app update (Updated: Rolling out) I’m not a fitness buff, but I still can’t wait to buy the Fitbit Air
Tom's Guide 3 articles

Tracking: The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better / I tested the Fitbit Air for a week — and it’s the best no-fuss, subscription-free fitness tracker available right now

The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better I tested the Fitbit Air for a week — and it’s the best no-fuss, subscription-free fitness tracker available right now
+1 more I’ve worn the $99 Fitbit Air and $349 Oura Ring 4 to track my sleep for a week — here's the winner
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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. 

RIP Fitbit App. Not Just a New Name, New Features Too
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.

Fitbit Air Preorder: Here's How You Can Put a $100 Fitbit on Your Wrist on Release Day
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.

Fitbit Air Preorder: Here's How You Can Put a $100 Fitbit on Your Wrist on Release Day
How to move Fitbit data to Google account?

While moving your stuff from one app to another may seem daunting, the process is, in fact, really simple. All you must do is ensure that the Fitbit app on your Android device or iPhone is up to date. Then open the app, tap your profile photo for the device and account menu, where you will see the option to Move Fitbit to your Google account.

Got a Fitbit? You might lose years of data if you don't act soon
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