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Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Fitbit’s renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
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82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.
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Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that’s a space it does really well in.
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Fitbit introduces Aria Air smart scale
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Fitbit unveils Aria Air, an affordable smart scale that syncs with the Fitbit app to track weight, calculate BMI, and support health goals for USD $49.95.
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Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.
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Hands-on review: The Fitbit Ace 2 activity tracker for kids
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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Fitbit's Ace 2 activity tracker brings vibrant kid-friendly designs and engaging features, transforming daily routines into active, healthy habits for children.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.
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Hands-on review: The Fitbit Versa Lite
Mon, 22nd Apr 2019
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At first glance, the Versa and the Versa Lite look exactly the same. For someone who is not a Versa user, the two can be easily mistaken.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Inspire HR - A beginner's gateway into fitness trackers
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Fitbit's Inspire HR debuts – the ideal entry-level tracker for fitness newbies at $189.95, with stylish design.
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Fitbit and Snap think you want emojis on your fitness trackers
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Fitbit and Snap have launched a Bitmoji app for Fitbit smartwatches, adding avatars to depict users' health and fitness progress.
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Fitbit launches four new wearables, new paid service
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The wearables category continues to evolve and grow, with global shipments of wearable devices forecasted to reach 189 million units by 2022.
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Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit’s new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.
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Wearable device market one to... watch
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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Gartner says shipments of wearables will reach 225 million in 2019, with spending hitting US$42b, with smartwatches still taking the lion’s share.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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Hands-on review: Fitbit Versa, the perfect fitness lifestyle companion
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Fitbit Versa introduces new capabilities to its lifestyle smartwatches including female health tracking and Fitbit Pay integration.
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Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.
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Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Thu, 24th May 2018
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Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.
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Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.
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Hands-on review: Is this the best Fitbit yet?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The Fitbit Ionic integrates seamless fitness tracking, GPS, and stylish comfort, making it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts this year.