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    Fitbit's upcoming smartwatch and wireless headphones leak out

    The first images of Fitbit's proper smartwatch have leaked online. It looks like a refined version of the Fitbit Blaze, which is primarily a fitness tracker that happens to resemble a watch.
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    Fitbit Flex 2 exploded from “external forces,” claimant protests

    A Fitbit Flex 2 that exploded against a woman's arm was found not to be a malfunction, according to Fitbit. Fitbit says the device needed some sort of external pressure in order to malfunction the way it did, there's no way that it just exploded.
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    Fitbit Alta HR review says its a well-made, basic activity tracker

    Android Authority has published its review of the Fitbit Alta HR and gave it a score of 8.5 out of 10. The pros of the wearable include its great activity auto-detection and fantastic sleep tracking. The negatives include a fiddly touch screen and only basic smartwatch features.
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    Fitbit is 'actively investigating' an exploded Flex 2

    Fitbit is 'actively investigating' a case where a woman's Fitbit Flex 2 exploded and caused 2nd-degree burns.
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    Fitbit Alta HR review: Everything I need

    Android Central has a peek at Fitbit's latest fitness tracker, the Alta HR. The review says it's a competent fitness tracker that has better battery life than the company's other devices, but for the price they say you should just get the Fitbit Charge 2.
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    Fitbit is having trouble making a smartwatch

    A new report suggests that Fitbit's first attempt at a true smartwatch is fraught with difficulty. Problems with the watch's GPS unit have forced the company to start from scratch, while waterproofing presents its own challenges.
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    Fitbit Alta HR review says it provides fitness tracking at great value

    Ars Technica reviewed the Fitbit Alta HR fitness tracker and said that for $150, the tracker offers quite an experience. Its lack of embedded GPS is annoying, but it otherwise offers a desirable suite of fitness features.
  8. Android News

    Fitbit Alta HR brings heart rate sensors into a slim fit

    Fitbit has revealed the Alta HR. The activity band has a heart-rate sensor in the same form factor as the original Fitbit Alta. It retains all the same features otherwise.
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    102.4 million wearables were shipped in 2016

    The IDC has revealed that over the course of Q4 2016, 33.9 million wearables were shipped, bringing the total for 2016 up to 102.4 million.
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    DEAL: get $10-$50 off on nearly all of Fitbit's products

    Still looking for the perfect fitness tracker? Today could be the day as Amazon is offering discounts ranging from $10 to $50 on nearly every Fitbit activity tracker that it sells.
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    DEAL: Celebrate Valentine's Day by saving 25% off select Fitbit fitness trackers

    To celebrate Valentine's Day, Amazon currently has various Fitbit fitness trackers on sale for up to 25% off.
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    Fitbit is shutting down all of Coin's product services next month

    Last year Fitbit acquired Coin and this meant that they were no longer manufacturing, promoting, or selling any new devices or products. However, their services were still up and running but this will end on February 28th.
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    110 Fitbit employees will be jobless due to disappointing Q4 results

    Fitbit has announced that 110 of its employees will no longer have a job due to the company's disappointing Q4 performance. The internal reorganization is intended to reduce costs.
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    FitBit's workforce may be cut by 5-10% due to slow sales in Q4

    FitBit is expected to announce job cuts after its Q4 earnings call today. The cuts could affect 80 to 160 jobs, totaling 10% of the company's workforce. The cuts would allow FitBit to save $200 million in annual operating costs.
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    Fitbit reportedly attempted to buy Jawbone

    Before purchasing Pebble and Vector, Fitbit reportedly attempted to purchase Jawbone in 2016, but the offer was too low for Jawbone and its backers.
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    Fitbit purchases another smartwatch OEM

    Fitbit has been rumored to be working on its own smartwatch and it seems that may be turning into a reality after Fitbit purchased Vector Watches.
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    Fitbit looks to build its own app store as it works towards releasing a smartwatch

    Fitbit's CEO confirmed the company will be releasing its own wearable app store "as soon as possible". This has led to much speculation regarding whether Fitbit plans to release a full-fledged smartwatch in the near future.
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  18. Android News

    Fitbit to transform into a social platform

    Fitbit has detailed forthcoming changes to their Android app. The changes are all about making the app more social, with goal sharing, social feeds, and community discussions at the forefront of it all.
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    Fitbit partners with VirZOOM to make fitness more fun

    Fitbit has announced a partnership with VirZOOM, a company specializing in interactive VR experiences. You can use VirZOOM's bikes to go on bike rides in VR, and Fitbit will record your distance traveled, calories burned, and other applicable workout information.
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    Fitbit has dropped its patent case against Jawbone

    Jawbone has revealed that Fitbit has dropped its US International Trade Commission patent case against the company, which would have banned device sales.
  21. Android News

    DEAL: Amazon discounts the Fitbit Flex by $20

    Amazon typically sells the Fitbit Flex for $70, but you can order one right now for only $50. The thing is, Amazon says they're out of stock and are still accepting orders. So if you order it right now, they'll ship it on December 30th.
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    Latest Fitbit Charge 2 update helps keep your heart in the target zone

    Fitbit has pushed out a new firmware update to the Charge 2 fitness wearable that adds 11 new tracker functions. This update comes with the following changes. . . - Workout Pause Function - Guided Breathing Vibration Cues - Do Not Disturb Option - Improved Heart Rate Zone Display -...
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    Fitbit commits to keeping Pebble services running through 2017

    With Pebble now under Fitbit's umbrella, many have been wondering what would happen to Pebble services which are needed to keep the smartwatch running. The company has announced that it will keep all Pebble services operational through 2017, but they are also looking at ways to update the Pebble...
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    Fitbit Flex 2 review says it's not for athletes or serious gym rats

    Adam from Android Authority just published his review of the Fitbit Flex 2, and he feels the wearable is more for those who are casually interested in getting fit. Positives - Excellent auto-detection - Lightweight and highly versatile - Brilliant app - Waterproof Negatives - Average...
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    Deal: Get Fitbit Alta fitness tracker for only $85

    Amazon currently has the Fitbit Alta fitness tracker available for $85, which is the lowest price seen for this item. Unlike Fitbit's other trackers, the Alta does not include a built-in heart rate monitor.
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