A recent report claims that Fitbit is discontinuing its smartwatch lineups, and Google’s evasive response only adds fuel to the fire.

    • @[email protected]
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      223 days ago

      Do you happen to know if they actually integrated the Fitbit functionality with their own line of smart watches like they said was planned, or did they really just buy FitBit to let it rot?

      • @atrielienz
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        223 days ago

        Their smart watches work with the Fitbit app and have a bunch of all the same features. Is that what you’re asking?

  • arefx
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    823 days ago

    At this point I don’t try out any new service from Google because I know it’s just gonna go away after a couple years. They have become such shit

    • lemmyng
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      323 days ago

      It’s not just Google though. Realistically, don’t go for any device that requires an online component. Just look at the recent news:

      • Snoo
      • Sonos
      • Spotify
      • That sous vide thing

      Everything is getting discontinued after a while, leaving you with the burden of disposing of the e-waste. If the device cannot function offline then you are renting it, not owning it.

    • JackbyDev
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      122 days ago

      This wasn’t a new service by Google though, it was something bought by Google.