Tag: Fitbit

Fitbit’s Blood Oxygen Monitoring Now Available in More Countries
Fitbit is now activating blood oxygen monitoring feature in more countries. When the company enabled the function it was only available for a small fraction of users in the US to test the functionality. Now the company has released it for the users in the UK & Canada as blood oxygen saturation data has appeared in the app. As we confirmed with many users, it has now available for Fitbit Versa, Versa Lite, Versa 2, Ionic and Charge 3 wearables.
The company has also enabled this feature for more US users on the mentioned Fitbit wearables. There is also some chatter about the availability in Sweden but we haven’t confirmed it yet though you can check it manually in the Fitbit app. The blood oxygen monitoring sensor on the back of the device uses to detect the sleep apnea and also track your sleep quantity & quality—the sensor work by detecting blood flow through the outer layer of the skin.
The Fitbit CEO Jack park said it is the first step and the company’s goal is to get FDA clearance for a sleep apnea diagnosis feature. Further, he noted Fitbit is collecting clinical data to test & develop FDA-cleared function. Like before, the blood oxygen variation will be available for limited users in UK & Canada and later, more users will get it. To see the enabled function open the Fitbit app and head to the Sleep section.
February 20, 2020
Exclusive: Leaked Fitbit Versa 2 Video Confirms Alexa & Spotify
We have already posted an image of the watch in our previous leak and shown what Alexa can do on the Fitbit Versa 2. Now we have video of that, which gives us more detail about Versa 2. The new leaked video of Fitbit Versa 2 has revealed more details about the upcoming smartwatch. First thing first, Alexa will be the voice assistant that will guide you, make your calls, set reminders, gives fitness tips, and play music for you.
Yes, you can make or receive calls with the help of Alexa and also arrange the meeting. If you need some information then ask Alexa, it will search online to provide you related information.
The other features include Fitbit Pay & Spotify integration. Fitbit Pay is supported on selected Fitbit watches, and the next wearable will be one of them. You can make wireless transactions by adding debit or credit cards. The Spotify will serve you millions of songs. It is now pre-installed on the smartwatch so we can expect more from it, at least free premium subscription for the users.
The other details mentioned Fitbit Versa 2 would run 4+ days longer in a single charge. Well if the watch has enough storage to store more than 300 songs then we need a better battery life. It also supports more than 18 exercise modes, sleep tracking HR monitoring and also you can get health tips with the help of Alexa.
As per the previous leak, we will get our hands Fitbit Versa 2 on September 15, but it was mentioned announce the date as August 25. There is no official news on it, but this leaked video tells us that we are near to see the next Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch.
August 28, 2019
Samsung Witnessed 121% Smartwatch Growth in NA
The latest report from Canalys shares important data about the performance of the wearables market in North America(NA). It reports that in the second quarter of this year, 7.7 million units were shipped in the NA market. Compared to the 5.6 million units of the previous year, the current year witnessed a 38% rise in the smartwatch market. A glance at the report indicates that Apple Watch dominates the market with 2.9 million units sold out in this quarter.
Compared to the same time period of last year, Apple experienced a 32% improvement in its shipments. However, Apple saw a slight decline in its market share in the Continent, compared to Q2 last year.
Fitbit gains the second position in N. America’s wearable band market with a 24.1% market share. It sold out 1.9 million units in the quarter and experienced an 18% improvement in shipments year over year.
Samsung Sees 121% Smartwatch Growth
Samsung doubled its shipments and delivered 0.8 million units, compared to the 0.4 million units of Q2 last year. This drastic improvement in Samsung’s shipments is the result of its fitness focussed Galaxy Watch & Watch Active series smartwatches.
The South Korean company has a 10.6% share of the North American smartwatch market and occupies third place after Apple and Fitbit. Though the numbers are really strong. It witnessed 121% growth in the North American region, which is way more than any other players in the same continent.
Obviously, the new Samsung smartwatches gained Samsung a significant share in the market and soared its shipments to 121%. In this competitive wearable market, the company which fulfills the customer demand of smartwatches with health-related and other intelligent features in the affordable price range will obviously gain a significant market share.
According to the report, Garmin with a 7% market share placed at 4th position and Fossil Group with a market share of 4.1% has 5th place in the top five. The Canalys notes that smartwatch manufacturers target the price range of $200 to $299 in the Continent. It is clear from the data that 32% smartwatches shipped in the Q2 are from this price range against the 28% of $300 to $399.
Apple Watch offers the best combination of LTE connectivity and app ecosystem which is hard to beat by its rivals. Manufacturers are approaching customers through products with comprehensive features and wide connectivity as well as the best price tag. This is the driving force for the wearable market in the continent.
August 16, 2019
Fitbit Versa 2 Leaked Details Confirm Alexa, 4+ Days Battery & More Features
The official Fitbit Versa 2 images & box has leaked online that confirms many features of the upcoming smartwatch. Earlier this month famous leakster @evleaks first shown us a picture of Versa 2 and the new Amazon Alexa voice assistant on the wearable. Now it confirms Amazon Alexa will be your voice assistant on Versa 2 that will do a lot more than you thought.
We have the first image from Versa 2 manual guide shows how Amazon Alexa is capable and how it will guide you in the daily routine. The Alexa will give you weather reports in your area, guide you in the fitness, control connected items, solve your queries & many more.
The other detail comes from the official OLX page of Bulgaria, which has posted images of Versa 2 on its selling page. It confirms the name Versa 2 and upcoming features of the wearable.
The watch will come with Fitbit Pay support. Users can add credit & debit cards to make purchases right from their watch. Minimal Fitbit devices are supported Fitbit Pay, and Versa 2 will be one of them.
The company has added over 18+ exercise modes and sleep tracking, sleep score with heart rate monitoring features. According to the details, Fitbit has promised 4+ days longer battery backup and enough storage to store more than 300 songs. The source claim September 15 is the release date, and the company will officially announce it on August 25.
Year by year, Fitbit smartwatch market is showing negative results in the global smartwatch market. Apple & Samsung has stoled most of its customers with their future proof smartwatches. It is the time for Fitbit to gain some market shares with its upcoming Versa 2 smartwatch.
August 14, 2019