Since its acquisition by Google, Fitbit has been a bit quiet, with many wondering about the future of the brand. While Google has been integrating Fitbit technology into its own devices, a dedicated update for the core Fitbit experience has been a rare sight. This makes a new, multi-faceted update for the platform a welcome sign of life, signaling that the company is still actively refining its offerings. These updates bring a renewed focus on two of Fitbit’s core strengths: sleep tracking and fitness.
A New Look for Sleep Tracking
A major part of the new update revolves around sleep, a key area where Fitbit has always excelled. The Fitbit app is getting a fresh, new interface for sleep tracking, designed to be more comprehensive and user-friendly. The new interface will prominently display a “daily sleep score” and break down your night’s rest into “sleep stages,” showing you how much time you spent in light, deep, and REM sleep. It will also track your “sleep schedule” and offer a “bedtime reminder” to help you maintain a consistent routine. Furthermore, the app will include a new “Sleep Mode” that automatically turns off the screen and mutes notifications when you go to bed, helping to reduce distractions and ensure a better night’s rest.
New Faces and Features for the Charge 6
The Fitbit Charge 6 is also getting a nice boost with a series of new updates. The smartwatch is receiving an expanded selection of watch faces, including a new “Momentum” face that displays your stats directly on your wrist and a “Geometric” face for a more modern look. For fitness enthusiasts, the update also brings expanded support for new exercise machines like ellipticals and stair climbers, allowing you to see your heart rate zones directly on the machine’s display. This feature is a great way to stay in your target zone without constantly checking your wrist.
Improved Heart Rate Tracking
A key part of any fitness tracker is its ability to accurately monitor your heart rate. With this update, Fitbit is improving the accuracy and reliability of heart rate tracking during workouts, which means you’ll get more precise data on your calorie burn and exercise intensity. This improvement, combined with the new sleep tracking and watch face updates, shows that Fitbit is still committed to providing a top-tier health and fitness experience for its users, even under new ownership. The future may still be a bit uncertain, but these updates prove that Fitbit is far from done.
