Google launches $180 Fitbit Edge with AI coach and replaceable battery
Google’s new Fitbit Edge tracker costs $179.99, features a larger screen, built-in GPS, and an AI health coach available through a trial period.
Key points
- The Fitbit Edge costs $179.99, with a Stephen Curry edition at $219.99, and ships on 27 October.
- It includes the largest screen on a Fitbit tracker, built-in GPS, ECG, and a replaceable battery.
- Users receive three months of Google Health Premium for AI coaching, with automatic workout detection expanding to over 100 types.
Google introduced the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker positioned between its screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, according to The Next Web. The device is available for pre-order and will arrive in stores on 27 October. A special edition featuring Stephen Curry is priced at $219.99.
The Edge features the largest and brightest screen Google has placed on a tracker, offering 46% more viewing area than previous Fitbit models. Google stated the device is 11.5mm thin and provides up to seven days of battery life. It is the company’s first fitness tracker to include a replaceable battery.
Health Features and Sensors
The tracker includes built-in GPS, an electrocardiogram (ECG) for heart rhythm checks, and a skin temperature sensor. Buyers receive three months of Google Health Premium, which unlocks an AI health coach. After the trial period ends, users must subscribe to a paid plan to continue using the coaching features.
Later this month, Premium users on the Edge and Fitbit Air will gain access to Health Guardian. This feature tracks blood pressure trends and insulin resistance over time. Google clarified that these tools are intended for general wellness monitoring and are not designed for medical diagnosis.
Software Updates and Integrations
Google announced that the Edge, Air, and recent Pixel Watches will automatically detect more than 100 types of workouts, an increase from the previous limit of 10. The company also revealed a partnership with period tracker Flo to sync data with the Google Health app starting in early 2027.
Abbott’s Lingo glucose monitor and Function Health’s lab results will also connect to the platform in the US. Google Health chief Rishi Chandra noted that recent efforts have included 55 feature updates, describing the approach as “relentlessly iterating.”
What should you do?
Security professionals should monitor the integration of third-party health data providers like Flo, Abbott, and Function Health for potential supply chain risks. Organizations should review how Google Health Premium handles sensitive biometric data such as ECGs and insulin resistance trends. Users should verify the privacy settings for automatic workout detection, which now covers over 100 activity types.
What to do and how to stay safe: Google
- Review privacy settings for the AI health coach to control what biometric data is processed by Google’s algorithms.
- Verify that third-party integrations with Flo, Abbott, and Function Health use secure authentication methods before syncing data.
- Monitor for any reported vulnerabilities in the Google Health app as new features like Health Guardian are rolled out.
- Ensure devices are updated to the latest firmware to address any potential security issues in the new software stack.
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Fitbit Edge cost?
The standard Fitbit Edge costs $179.99, while a Stephen Curry special edition is priced at $219.99.
When will the Fitbit Edge be available in stores?
The device is currently on pre-order and will reach shops on 27 October, according to The Next Web.
Does the Fitbit Edge have a replaceable battery?
Yes, Google stated that the Edge is its first fitness tracker to feature a replaceable battery.
