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Fitbit Ionic Review

Fitbit Ionic review

Fitbit just entered the smartwatch industry. Our Fitbit Ionic review puts it through its paces to see if it's worth a $300 investment.
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The next Fitbit could offer Alexa integration and an OLED display

It looks like Fitbit is planning on stepping up its smartwatch game. According to a new leak from Evan Blass, the next Fitbit will offer features like Alexa built right into the device, as well as an OLED display, making for a much smarter experience. It’s not known when the new device will be released.
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Amazon slashes prices on Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa smartwatches before Prime

The line between smartwatch and fitness tracker has grown increasingly blurry in recent years; if you're after for a smartwatch for both everyday wear and fitness tracking, then Amazon has two of our favorites – the Fitbit Versa and Apple Watch – are on sale right now at great prices.
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Apple Pay, Google Pay will work with MTA’s tap-and-pay system for NYC transit

In New York City? The MTA is bringing tap and pay systems to public transit, so you'll be able to use contactless payment options. The new system is called OMNY, and it will eventually replace the MetroCard. You can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. Here's what you need to know.
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Fitbit’s kid-friendly Ace 2 fitness tracker now available for pre-order

Fitbit is now selling its latest wearable for kids, the Fitbit Ace 2. The entry-level fitness tracker counts steps, tracks active minutes, and monitors sleep to help keep kids active and encourage healthy habits throughout the day. The Ace 2 features a new waterproof design and animated watch faces.
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REI slashes prices on Fitbit Versa and Garmin Fenix 5 smartwatches

Fitbit and Garmin make some of the best trackers on the market, and REI has a handful of them on sale right now. These deals let you save as much as $150 on high-end smartwatches like the Garmin Fenix 5.
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Walmart drops deals on Fitbit Versa and Charge 3 smartwatches for Mother’s Day

Is your mother trying to get in better shape this summer, and looking for a fitness tracker? If so, Walmart has just dropped some great deals on three Fitbit models, saving you as much as $30 on the Fitbit Alta, Versa smartwatch, and Charge 3.
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Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic smartwatch prices get slashed for spring

Summertime is right around the corner and now's the best time to start slimming down for beach season. The Fitbit Versa and Ionic are two of Fitbit's smartwatch models, and are currently on sale at Rakuten -- and you can get it even cheaper using 'SAVE15' at checkout.
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Fitbit Versa Lite tips and tricks to get started with your new smartwatch

Got your hands on a Fitbit Versa Lite? The cheaper smartwatch may be the pared down version of the more expensive Fitbit Versa, but there's still plenty for you to tweak in the settings. We break everything down in our Fitbit Versa Lite tips and tricks guide.
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Fitbit Versa Lite versus Fitbit Versa: How are they different?

Fitbit took the best of its popular Versa smartwatch and removed some elements to create the new Versa Lite, an even more affordable entry-level smartwatch. How does the Versa Lite differ from the original Versa? We combed through the spec sheet and compared the two to find out.
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Fitbit’s new fitness tracker is its cheapest, but you can’t buy it yourself

The Fitbit Inspire is the company's cheapest wearable device yet, but interested customers will not be able to buy it by themselves. The fitness tracker offers very basic functions and features compared to more advanced products such as the Fitbit Versa, but it may be Fitbit's most important product.
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Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Ionic: A battle of the wearable maker’s flagships

Fitbit's latest smartwatch, the Versa, is an impressive wearable but without built-in GPS, does it have what it takes to supplant the Ionic as the brand's signature smart fitness tracker? Its updated operating system (for now), sleeker design, and cheaper price tag suggest it has what it takes.
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Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Fitbit Blaze: Which smartwatch is better?

The Apple Watch Series 2 is largely considered to be the best smartwatch out there -- but it does have competition, like the Fitbit Blaze.
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Huawei takes on Fitbit with Fit, a $130 water-resistant fitness tracker

Huawei's latest wearable -- the Fit -- is a fitness tracker that looks like a smartwatch. It's also nothing like last year's Huawei Watch.

Hands on: Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2

Fitbit has announced two new devices to its portfolio of fitness-tracking wearables -- the Charge 2 and the Flex 2.
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Trying to get pregnant? Clue and FitBit may be able to make that happen

Thanks to a new internal pilot study conducted by Clue, wearables just may be the tool parents-in-waiting have been waiting for.
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Need some motivation? Fitbit’s update tracks and records your exercises for you

Fitbit's latest update introduces SmartTrack, which recognizes certain exercises and records them in the Fitbit app. PurePulse has also been improved.
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Make your Fitbit pretty with Griffin’s new Ribbon and Uptown Bands

Griffin wristbands allow you to disguise your fitness wearable as a nylon wristband or a leather bracelet.
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Fitbit supercharges its smartwatches with its new 3.0 operating system

Fitbit announced a massive new software update for the Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic, called Fitbit OS 3.0. The new OS will allow for things like on-device daily views, as well as 10 new third-party apps on the watch. Other new features, like female health tracking, are coming in early 2019.
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Walmart slashes the price of the Fitbit Versa smartwatch before Christmas

If you're scrambling to find some great last-minute gifts, Fitbit watches are being hugely discounted online from Walmart. If you were looking to gift a smartwatch, take advantage of Walmart's holiday deals for that special person on your nice list this year, while supplies last.
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Fitbit Charge 3: Everything you need to know

In August, Fitbit confirmed its new wearable -- the Fitbit Charge 3. The successor to the Fitbit Charge 2 is a new fitness tracker that features a touchscreen OLED display, smartwatch capabilities, enhanced fitness features, and more. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Fitbit Charge 3 vs. Fitbit Versa: Which one should you choose?

Fitbit recently launched the latest addition to its fitness tracker lineup -- the Fitbit Charge 3. Like the Fitbit Versa, the new fitness tracker comes with smartwatch capabilities. With only a $50 difference between them, we pit the Fitbit Charge 3 versus the Fitbit Versa to find out which one is better.
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Fitbit’s new health care platform sets out to improve wellness in the workplace

Fitbit's new platform, Fitbit Care, is aimed at health care providers and employers. With Fitbit's wearables, digital health coaching, and a more personalized health care experience, users can get on track with their health. Better health in the workplace could potentially lower health care costs.
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Fitbit teams with Clue for better women’s health tracking

Fitbit has teamed up with Clue to create an app for the Ionic fitness tracker that allows women to track specific health related issues on the wearable device.

The Fitbit Versa: everything you need to know

In March, Fitbit unveiled the Fitbit Versa -- a product it calls a "smartwatch for all." Featuring a style reminiscent of the Apple Watch, the Versa plants its flag as the successor to the company's previous smartwatch releases, the Blaze and Ionic. The device is now available for purchase worldwide.
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How to sync a Fitbit tracker or smartwatch

Fitbit's fitness tracker and smartwatch lineups are huge and continue to grow. The devices are made for use with Apple, Android, and Windows but if you lack tech savvy, you might not know how to get started. Here's how to sync your Fitbit tracker or smartwatch.
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Apple shrugs off Fitbit and Garmin to remain king of smartwatches

According to the latest report by Canalys, Apple has claimed a majority of smartwatch shipments for the second quarter of 2018. Of the 10 million units shipped during the quarter, the company shipped 3.5 million Apple Watches. While shipment has grown, Apple's market share decreased.
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Why Apple Watches, Fitbits, and more could soon get more expensive

The proposed $200 billion in U.S. trade tariffs on specific Chinese manufactured goods could result in significant price increases for a wide range of mobile gadgets. Listed products from Apple, Fitbit, Sonos, and other companies could each be hit with 10 percent price bumps if the proposed tariffs are approved.
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Ugh. I’m done with fitness trackers, and so is the world

Remember when tracking your steps, your calories, even your heartbeat throughout the day was the thing? People even wore multiple devices while doing workouts, from cadence monitors to heart-rate tracking chest straps. Turns out people are growing tired of the quantified self. In fact, tech columnist Joshua Fruhlinger has discovered that going for a ride without any tech is a much more enjoyable experience.
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Espionage! Fitbit charged with stealing Jawbone’s secrets

On Thursday, U.S. federal prosecutors officially charged six Fitbit employees, both current and former, in an indictment for possession of stolen trade secrets from Jawbone. According to the indictment, these six employees once worked for Jawbone and received these secrets when they left the company.
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Fitbit Versa vs. Apple Watch Series 3: Which should you wear?

In a battle of smartwatch flagships, we pit Fitbit's newest product, the Versa, against Apple's latest in smartwatch technology -- the Apple Watch Series 3. How well does the fitness-tracking giant's second attempt at a full-featured smartwatch fare against Apple's tried and true wearable?
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Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Blaze: Is the new watch worth the upgrade?

With the Fitbit Versa hitting shelves in April of 2018, the buzz around the brand's latest smartwatch hit a fever pitch. But, how does it compare to the Fitbit Blaze that came before it? We stack the two side-by-side to see which Fitbit wearable reigns supreme in this spec showdown.
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Fitbit has already shipped a million Versa smartwatches

Fitbit has announced that its latest foray into the smartwatch market is finding a nice measure of success, as the Fitbit Versa has sold 1 million units since debuting on April 16, easily outpacing its predecessor, the Ionic, and providing a serious competitor for the Apple Watch for the very first time.
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Smart wearables see big spike as ‘basic’ devices drag down overall market growth

According to the International Data Corporation, wearables' market growth has slowed down. Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 1.2 percent during the first quarter of 2018 -- with shipments reaching 25.1 million units. Of the top five wearable companies, Apple continues to take the lead.