Desk: Google is preparing to launch its new fitness tracker Fitbit Edge on October 12. The company indicated its launch date through a post on social media platform X on Friday. It was written in the post, Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.2026. It is clear that this time the company's focus is going to be on health and fitness tracking. However, all the features of the device and its price have not been revealed yet.
The design of Fitbit Edge is not completely revealed in the picture shared by Google. Nevertheless, some hints of this are definitely visible from the picture. The design of this tracker has been in discussion earlier also in leaked pictures. The new teaser image shows that the company can give it a metal body. This is expected to give a premium look to the device. Apart from this, Canyon color scheme can also be seen in Fitbit Edge. Google introduced this color for the first time with Pixel Watch 5. Now the company can continue this in its new fitness tracker also. However, information about all the color options available at the time of launch has not been revealed yet.
According to the report of 9to5Google, claims have also been made regarding the battery life of Fitbit Edge in the leaks that have surfaced so far. It is being said that this tracker can last for about 7 days on a single charge. If this information proves to be correct, then users will not need to charge it again and again. The leaks also mention iPhone support and integration of Google's AI assistant Gemini. That means this tracker cannot be limited to only Android phones. However, to confirm these features, we will have to wait for the company's official announcement.
According to reports, Google can keep the price of Fitbit Edge at around $180. In Indian currency this amount comes to around Rs 16,000. However, this is just the potential price. Its price may vary due to taxes and other expenses in India. In comparison, the starting price of Pixel Watch 5 is said to be around $400. In such a situation, Fitbit Edge can be offered as a lower priced fitness device. Its actual price and sales related information are expected to be revealed at the time of launch.
Google has made it clear that Fitbit Edge will not be launched in India on October 12. On a user's question regarding its availability in India, the official account of Google Health replied that at present there is no fixed date of launch in the country. The company has advised users to keep an eye on its online store for further information. The company also gave a similar answer to the questions asked regarding the launch in Japan and Türkiye. At present it is not clear when the device will be available in these countries.
Apart from Fitbit Edge, Google is also releasing Google Health 5.10 update for Android and iOS this week. Three new features are being included in this app. Under the update, the feature of Irregular Rhythm Notifications will start on Pixel Watch and Fitbit devices in Japan. With this, new indicators are being added to the Readiness Score, so that users can get more personalized information related to their preparation and recovery. Another change is related to Google Health Coach. If any information is logged by mistake by the user, now he will be able to delete it through Voice Chat. This may make it easier than before to correct the information entered in the app.