Why Fitbit Smartwatches Shouldn't Run Google's Wear OS

August 26, 2022

Two years ago, people complained that Fitbit would be ruined by a Google acquisition. They complained that Fitbit would be forced to use Google’s Wear OS platform—something that never came true.

But we’re now seeing the opposite complaint. People are angry that Google hasn’t launched a Fitbit device with Wear OS software. And frankly, Google should ignore these complaints. Check our top story to learn how Wear OS would destroy everything that’s great about Fitbit.

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-Andrew

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