Google has officially launched the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker with a 46 percent larger display and a replaceable battery. The device targets users seeking notifications and improved tracking without full smartwatch complexity.
A replaceable battery is a first for Fitbit.
Automatic workout detection is twice as accurate and now supports over 100 activities, including racket sports, by using location data and user routines.
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