Aug 26, 2020 14:00:00

Fitbit to be acquired by Google announces new smartwatch & health tracker such as 'Fitbit Sense'

Google 2.1 billion dollars in

the acquisition is Fitbit of wearable device major in consultation, two models of the new smart watch the 'Fitbit Sense,' 'Fitbit Versa 3', announced island one model of 'Fitbit Inspire 2' as the new Health Tracker did. This is the first 'fitbit smartwatch with Google Assistant' since Google announced the acquisition of Fitbit.

Fitbit unveils Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches with Google Assistant | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/2020/08/25/fitbit-sense-versa-3-inspire-2-google/

Fitbit's new Sense can take your skin's temperature to help you manage stress-The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/25/21399307/fitbit-sense-versa-3-smartwatch-inspire-2-fitness-tracker-ecg-eda-stress

◆ Fitbit Sense

Fitbit Sense is a smartwatch that is the successor to Fitbit Ionic . It is equipped with an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor to manage stress, a heart rate measurement function, a new ECG measurement function, a wrist skin temperature sensor, two types of voice recognition assistants such as Google Assistant and Alexa. In addition, we have realized a battery life that can be used for 6 days or more with a full charge, and it is possible to use it for a full day with charging for only 12 minutes.

The EDA sensor detects changes in skin temperature and stickiness, and scores the wearer's stress level.

Fitbit Sense also features an ECG app, making it the first Fitbit device to detect signs of

atrial fibrillation . When using the ECG app, simply place your finger on the stainless steel frame on the side of the main unit for about 30 seconds. The measurements will be immediately shared with your doctor. However, the ECG app is pending approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Fitbit Sense is due for sale soon, and the selling price is 39,990 yen.

A new era of innovation: Fitbit Sense-YouTube


◆ Fitbit Versa 3

Fitbit Versa 3 is the latest model from Fitsa's most popular line, Versa. Fitbit Versa 2 has on-device GPS and in-app workout intensity map features that didn't exist in Fitbit Sense, with ECG and EDA sensors removed.

Fitbit Versa 3 will be available soon, and the selling price is 29,990 yen.

Introducing Fitbit Versa 3-YouTube


◆ Fitbit Inspire 2

The Fitbit Inspire 2 is a health tracker with a longer battery life than the previous two, and can be fully charged and used for 10 days. In addition to the advanced stress measurement function using the electrodermal activity sensor, it is also equipped with a heart rate measurement sensor and skin temperature sensor.

The Fitbit Inspire 2 will be available soon, and the selling price is 21,470 yen.

Fitbit released the Fitbit Versa 2 released in August 2019 for the first time using the voice recognition assistant Alexa. With Fitbit Versa 2, you can use Alexa to get started or find the gym closest to you. And with the new Fitbit wearable device adopting Google Assistant, Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 will be able to use both Google Assistant and Alexa. According to a Fitbit spokesperson told VentureBeat of overseas media, the user has to choose which of the two voice recognition assistants to use, and it seems that they can not use two at the same time. In addition, the Google Assistant will be available after winter 2020.

Fitbit is a wearable device that may play an important role in the early detection of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) claim has been, as a result of the survey of Fitbit users more than 10 million people, 'By using a proprietary algorithm and data collected by Fitbit's wearable device, it is possible to detect nearly 50% one day before the onset of COVID-19 with 70% specificity ,' ..