Google launches its new health-focused Fitbit Edge wristband, featuring electrocardiogram, GPS, and a replaceable battery

Google has announced the launch of its new health-focused Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, alongside software updates and new features for its broader wearable ecosystem. The newly unveiled Fitbit Edge device is positioned as a more advanced option than the Fitbit Air, featuring built-in GPS, an electrocardiogram (ECG), an OLED display for reviewing health data, and a notable replaceable battery design.

In addition to the Fitbit Edge, the announcement encompasses broader updates to Google's health and fitness device portfolio. This includes the introduction of the Health Guardian system for both the Fitbit Air and Edge models, alongside an expanded capacity for the automatic detection of sports across Google's range of wearable devices, which also includes the Pixel Watch series.