Google’s Fitbit Edge Adds Screen and GPS to Fitness Tracker

Google’s Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker with a touchscreen and onboard GPS, is positioned between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, adding workout and health features while offering fewer smartwatch functions than the Pixel Watch. The device is scheduled to begin shipping October 27, 2026, at a retail price of $179.99, according to product reviews. Buyers are reported to receive a three-month trial of Google Health Premium. The Edge has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display, GPS built into the device and sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and electrocardiogram readings. Reviewers described its light, slim design and said the screen makes it easier to check workout information on the wrist than on the Fitbit Air. Google rates battery life at up to seven days with the always-on display turned off; one reviewer reported exceeding that estimate during testing. The tracker supports workout recording, sleep and health tracking, notifications, music controls and Google Maps directions set up through a connected phone. It is not a Wear OS smartwatch and does not support contactless payments because it lacks NFC, a feature available on the Fitbit Charge 6. It...