They destroyed Fitbit. It was just to kill competitors. I've had so many issues with Google hardware it's insane.
this post was submitted on 19 Aug 2024
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It's like when you stop hanging out with your girlfriend in hopes she breaks up with you. Technically you didn't break up with her.
They haveb't stopped producing them... Yet. They're just planning to.
The year is 2039.
After successful launch of AILook replacement NextAI, Google is discontinuing traditional Google Search.
You think it'll take that long? Seems optimistic.
It’s a damn shame they won’t drop Chrome like they do most things. I can dream, I suppose.
Of course they aren't killing ~~fotbit~~ fitbit. This week.
Yeah, and as if anyone would know. They'll send out the announcement internally on the Tuesday before the next fitbit releases, then announce it to the public on Wednesday.
FYI for those thinking of migrating to pixel watch: Big oof: The Google Pixel Watch 3 can't be repaired, only replaced
Thankful for my first-generation ANCIENT Apple Watch. It needs to be charged every night and the UI is a bit sluggish, but it’s still kickin! Still does everything I want it to (legitimately just activity tracking and reading texts)
It's a shame. This was the case with both their previous watches as well.
They don't need to, the day the acquisition was announced my Fitbit went in the bin.
Fuck google, the greedy rent seeking parasites.
As soon as they require me to use a Google account I'll get rid of mine, too. It's coming soon.
I had no idea Fitbit sold to google, and had in the back of my mind to buy one eventually. Guess that's not gonna happen, found any alternative?
Garmin. You'll probably spend a bit more on the hardware, but there's nothing locked behind a subscription. I had the Fitbit Sense and switched to the Garmin Forerunner 265. If the skin temperature sensor is important to you, you'll want a different model, but that's the only thing I've noticed as missing so far.
I've been loving the Venu 3s, it has quite good hardware for the price point. Battery lasts 5-7 days, depending on my activities. I got a 20% off coupon by signing up for an app and doing 2-3 surveys, I can't remember the name but it's mentioned quite a few times in the Garmin subreddit (sorry I know..). Also get a couple different 18mm bands (I like nato style or a silicone band) and maybe a screen protector since it's a raised bezel it's prone to contacting more things than recessed glass.
Garmin. Works reasonably well without connection to the phone. Some models supported by Gadgetbridge
Edit: corrected app name
I haven't found any alternatives but I also haven't been looking...
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