Google launched the $180 Fitbit Edge fitness tracker on October 12, 2026, positioning an oval-shaped display and replaceable battery between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch line alongside a renewed subscription coaching tier.
Google Prices Fitbit Edge at $180 With Stephen Curry Edition Available
The newly released Fitbit Edge retails for $180 and features a 1.34-inch oval AMOLED display that bridges the gap between traditional smartwatches and minimalist health trackers. Google opened preorders on Monday, with retail shipments scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026.
Buyers can choose among four standard finish options: obsidian, canyon, fog, and olive green. For basketball fans and collectors, a special Stephen Curry edition named after the professional athlete and Google adviser is available in select international markets for $220. Underneath its metal chassis, the wearable introduces a replaceable battery — marking a hardware first for the Fitbit brand. The power cell is rated to last up to a week on a single charge and supports fast recharging that restores a full day of battery life in just five minutes. Google has also paired the hardware with an assortment of interchangeable wrist straps, including athletic bands alongside dressier metal links and magnet bands.
Google Wearables Software leaders stated in a blog post that the Fitbit Edge features the most advanced health and fitness tools in a sleek, ultra-slim design, plus, up to a week of battery life on a single charge.
The device is 11.5mm thin and provides 46% more viewing area than earlier Fitbit models, carrying Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity to pair with devices.
Google Retires Charge Series for New Health App and Ecosystem
The company confirmed it will retire the older Charge series, leaving the Fitbit Edge, the screenless Fitbit Air, and the Pixel Watch to anchor its future device lineup. The Fitbit Charge 6, which launched in 2023, stands as the final model in that retired product family.
This hardware transition arrives alongside a software push centered on the Google Health app, which replaced the legacy Fitbit user experience. The Google Health app brings together a user’s health data from wearable devices, Health Connect, Apple Health, and medical records into a redesigned experience. While the core app platform remains free, users can subscribe to Google Health Premium for $10 per month or $100 annually. Every purchase of the new wearable includes a complimentary three-month subscription trial.
Upgrading unlocks advanced features, including a conversational AI fitness coach powered by Google’s Gemini model that provides personalized sleep insights and recommendations.
Sensors Track Workouts and Partner on Women’s Health Research
Built for continuous health monitoring, the hardware carries over several diagnostic tools previously reserved for the pricier smartwatch tier.
The device includes continuous heart rate tracking, irregular rhythm detection, and automated alerts for heart rate changes. It also incorporates an altimeter, a skin temperature sensor, and an upgraded GPS chipset engineered to deliver 40% better location accuracy during outdoor exercise routines. Automatic workout detection now recognizes more than 100 physical activities, extending beyond standard athletic training to capture everyday movements like household chores or pushing a stroller.
According to Nichole Young-Lin, M.D., clinician lead for women’s health at Google, the two companies also plan to partner on dedicated research initiatives spanning underserved topics such as perimenopause, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.
Google Expands Health Ecosystem While International Markets Wait
To strengthen its consumer health platform, Google announced multiple integrations with external health services.
While preorders are underway in launch markets, buyers in certain regions will have to wait. When questioned about a local release, official support channels confirmed that India does not have an official launch date yet, with similar guidance issued to prospective customers inquiring about availability in Japan and Turkey.
Google Health chief Rishi Chandra wrote that relentlessly iterating
has meant 55 feature updates in recent months across the evolving ecosystem.
Will Google announce official launch dates and pricing for Japan, Turkey, and India?
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