Fitbit is back – Google goes fitness first with new Fitbit Air
Fitbit returns with its first fitness band in years
www.t3.comHere’s the latest on Fitbit Air:
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The Fitbit Air, a budget-friendly, screen-free fitness tracker from Google’s rebranded Fitbit ecosystem, is circulating in leaks and early reports with a launch targeted for May 2026. Multiple outlets cite May 16 as a potential launch date and around $99 USD price, with several color options and bands expected. These leaks also suggest Google Health will replace Fitbit Premium as the software layer, integrating health features under Google Health branding. Sources: TechRadar, Express, Ground News roundups (April–May 2026).[2][3][4][5]
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Official availability appears to have shifted toward pre-orders in May 2026, with formal launches scheduled later in May in multiple markets, including the UK and US, and devices appearing on retailer sites. Reports mention pre-orders opening around May 7 and a May 26 official launch in some regions.[3][5]
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What to expect feature-wise: continuous heart-rate monitoring, standard activity tracking (steps, distance, calories), long battery life (often cited as up to a week) and quick charging, plus Google Health integration. The device is noted for a minimal, possibly non-screen design, focusing on core health metrics and AI-enabled coaching within Google Health. These details come from multiple leak-focused outlets and hands-on previews.[5][6][3]
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Context: Fitbit hasn’t released a major new device in several years, and the Google-backed Fitbit Air represents a return to the brand’s core concept with a more affordable price point and tighter software integration under Google Health. Several outlets explicitly frame it as Google’s re-entry into fitness wearables with a new branding angle.[3][5]
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