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I spent two weeks with the $99 Fitbit Air — here are my 3 reasons to buy (and 3 reasons to skip)

I've been living with the Fitbit Air, and these are my reasons to buy or skip.

Samsung Galaxy Watch users are getting a completely redesigned, AI-first app for a 'personalized experience', whether they like it or not — and we only have to look at Fitbit to see how well that's going

Samsung Galaxy Watch users are getting a completely redesigned, AI-first app for a 'personalized experience', whether they like it or not — and we only have to look at Fitbit to see how well that's going

Samsung is following in the footsteps of Fitbit's big Google Health rebrand and totally changing its Health app.

I went for a run with the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 to see how the $99 tracker compared, and I’m impressed

I went for a run with the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 to see how the $99 tracker compared, and I’m impressed

The screenless Fitbit Air is the talk of the town right now, and here's how it measured up when compared to the Garmin Forerunner 70.

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Want a Runna Premium membership for free? Global Running Day is on June 3, and all you have to do to get 2 weeks free is log a 5k on Strava — and if you've got an Apple or Garmin Watch, you can also nab a 'limited edition award'

How Apple Watch, Garmin and Strava users could earn rewards for Global Running Day, including a free two week Runna membership.

I tested the Fitbit Air vs Whoop 5.0 side by side — here's the winner

Both the new Fitbit Air and the Whoop 5.0 help you to track everything you need without the distraction of notifications. Here's the one I recommend based on my side-by-side testing.

Google Health is the app replacing Fitbit on your phone - 3 underrated features to turn on that make it an upgrade

I've spent two weeks with the Google Health app and the new Fitbit Air, exploring all the features on the new platform

Fitbit Air vs Whoop: I tested Google’s £85 tracker against the best

From price and design to features and health tracking, I’ve worn both trackers to see how they compare

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4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal

4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal

The Fitbit app is being overhauled as part of a Google Health rebrand. Longtime users aren't happy with the change, but these tips will help.

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I actually don't hate the new Google Health app, but it could still use some work. Here are my highlights after testing the revamped Fitbit app, and how I think Google can improve

I actually don't hate the new Google Health app, but it could still use some work. Here are my highlights after testing the revamped Fitbit app, and how I think Google can improve

The Fitbit app is now Google Health, and while not everyone is a fan, I actually really like it. Here's why I'm a fan and how I think it can get better

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Google Health has taken over from Fitbit on my phone, but I still don't trust AI enough to talk to me about my health

Google Health has taken over from Fitbit on my phone, but I still don't trust AI enough to talk to me about my health

The Google Health Coach is an AI-powered assistant ready and waiting to improve your fitness — but is it useful?

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Oura's new smart ring to the Pope's take on AI

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Oura's new smart ring to the Pope's take on AI

It's been a frenetic week of tech — here are some of the major stories we published over the past seven days.

7 first things you should do with the Google Fitbit Air

7 first things you should do with the Google Fitbit Air

The Google Fitbit Air is giving Whoop a run for its money as a screenless fitness tracker, and these tips help you make the most of it.

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Existing Fitbit users may be 'beyond frustrated' with the app's Google Health redesign, but having just got my hands on the Google Fitbit Air, I'm actually impressed at the AI integration on offer

Existing Fitbit users may be 'beyond frustrated' with the app's Google Health redesign, but having just got my hands on the Google Fitbit Air, I'm actually impressed at the AI integration on offer

Pulling the weather in and updating my fitness plan is easier than ever.

Finally, we have a new Fitbit — here's what the range looks like now, following the band brand's big Google shake-up

Wondering which Fitbit to buy, or if the brand even still exists? Here's what you need to know.

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Google Health is getting heat for being 'unbelievably bad' after replacing the Fitbit app — but Google says fixes are coming

The new Google Health app has a lot of work to do to win over Fitbit fans, but Google says updates are coming.

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Google Health is already ironing out some of its biggest problems

Google is rolling out major fixes and new features for the Google Health app.

The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better

The Fitbit app may be dead, but its aura lives on in the new Google Health app.

The Independent UK

I spent 2 months testing Google’s £85 Fitbit Air to see if it could replace my Whoop

Google’s ultra-thin screen-free fitness tracker costs a fraction of a Whoop and doesn’t require a subscription to work

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I've been using the Fitbit Air, and it's a pretty good fitness tracker that I keep forgetting about. And that's the point

Google's affordable new Fitbit Air is a great option for anyone who doesn't want a smartwatch, and even those who do.

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Missing Fitbit Air update is causing headaches, Google says it'll pick up the pace

Users have gotten their Google Fitbit Air early, and a missing update is causing all sorts of problems.

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Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

The Fitbit app is finally being rebranded as Google Health — here are 5 things you need to know about the big change and what it means for Fitbit users

5 things you need to know about Google Health, the Fitbit app's sweeping rebrand that we all knew was coming eventually.

The Independent UK

The Fitbit Air is Google’s £85 Whoop rival, and you can pre-order it now

Google is also launching Google Health, a new platform with meal tracking, cycle tracking and an AI coach

The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover, and it heralds a new era of screenless fitness tracking to take on Whoop and Garmin

The Google Fitbit Air has finally been revealed, and the renewed focus on invisible 'set and forget' fitness tracking makes me think Google is onto a winner here.

Android Central

The Fitbit app is rebranding and becoming Google Health — here's what to know

Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, and making sweeping changes to the service along the way. Here's what Fitbit users should know.

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