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Google’s acquisition of Fitbit in 2021 has led to a very busy few years for the popular fitness wearable.
Following the arrival of the Fitbit Charge 6 towards the end of 2023, which was a significant upgrade on the Charge 5, we’ve also seen a revamped Fitbit app to go with it and a Fitbit Ace LTE for Kids.
Now, Fitbit fans anticipate Google’s next move as they look to remain competitive in an ever-increasing marketplace.
Fitbit Charge 7 wishlist
Confirmed details about the Fitbit Charge 7 are sparse. However, there are several features and updates we can add to our wishlist.
Display
Rumors are pointing towards a new 1.5-inch, 240×240 pixels display, which is larger than the Charge 6’s 1.04-inch, 206×124 resolution, HD AMOLED display.
This is likely to be in an attempt to bring the Fitbit Charge 7 into closer competition with its rivals, such as Garmin, Amazfit and Xiaomi.
Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring
The likes of Samsung and Huawei already have Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring, in their wearables, so it would be an ideal addition to bring Fitbit for those who need this feature.
Menstrual Health Tracking
Menstrual Health Tracking is a regular feature found in many other fitness and smartwatch wearables already on the market.
AI powered heart-rate sensor
We also saw the introduction of an AI powered heart-rate sensor in the Charge 6, which is expected to remain in the Fitbit Charge 7.
Altimeter
We also expect to see the return of an altimeter, which is designed to provide accurate elevation tracking. For some reason, it was missing in the Charge 6 but it is believed that Fitbit are ready to heed the calls of disgruntled users by bringing it back.
GPS upgrade
As many would expect from a fresh edition to the Fitbit lineup, GPS and workout tracking should receive an upgrade, too. It’s believed Fitbit plans to do that by using Google Maps and WiFi networks to boost precision.
Operating System (OS)
Since Fitbit came under Google’s ownership, questions surrounding the future of Fitbit’s OS have done the rounds.
Rumors suggest the Fitbit Charge 7 could be the first Fitbit to include Google’s Wear OS, which is found on many fitness wearables and smartwatches on the market, including those from the likes of Samsung, LG, Motorola, Asus, Sony and Huawei.
This might seem like an obvious move from Fitbit if it aims to become more competitive, although all these Google-inspired upgrades to the Fitbit might become something of a conflict of interest for the tech giant.
Google already has its own range of Smartwatches, with the Pixel Watch 3 expected to launch later in 2024.
Therefore, introducing the likes of Wear OS may blur the lines between the overall differences between Fitbit and Pixel Watch.
Battery
The previously impressive seven-day battery life is no longer a selling point when you compare it to the likes of the Amazfit Band 7, which has a battery capable of lasting around 18 days.
That may mean a significant battery upgrade is in the works, but it’s not confirmed and remains on the wishlist for now. To match Amazfit’s promises, the Fitbit Charge 7 would need a 232 mAh battery capacity at the very least.
If Fitbit does opt for a larger battery to prioritize battery life, then that should all but rule out Wear OS, which would require a far bigger battery that isn’t centered around long life.
When is the Fitbit Charge 7 expected to come out?
There isn’t a specific Fitbit Charge 7 release window yet. However, there is a common expectation throughout that it could launch in September 2024, 12 months after we were introduced to the Charge 6.
How much could the Fitbit Charge 7 cost?
Fitbit hasn’t been consistent in its pricing strategy for the Charge series. If anything, it has been quite erratic. The first edition launched at $130 before the price went up to $149.95 for the Charge 3 and Charge 4.
Another increase to $179.95 occurred for the Charge 5 before the Charge 6 hit the shelves at the cheaper rate of $159.99.
So for the Fitbit Charge 7, it might launch for around the same rate as the Charge 6 but, if there is a price increase to account for all of the rumored upgrades, it still shouldn’t be more expensive than the Charge 5 at $179.99.
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