Fitbit, the popular fitness tracker, is getting a major update with a brand new app from Google. Beta invites for the app have been sent out to select Fitbit owners, promising a more personalized, secure, and user-friendly experience. The upcoming app aims to elevate the fitness tracking experience with a sleeker design, improved navigation, enhanced tracking accuracy, and more.
One of the primary changes in the new Fitbit app is the adoption of a “three-tab structure.” This approach puts the most frequently used categories front and center for easy access. The Today tab provides users with at-a-glance metrics tailored to their preferences, along with charts and graphs to facilitate comparisons over various time periods. The Coach tab curates lists of mindfulness sessions and workouts, allowing users to filter results based on criteria like duration and equipment. The You tab focuses on personal progress, achievements, assessments, goal setting, and adjustments.
Visually, the new app introduces updated icons, badges, colors, and illustrations, creating a fresh and distinct look compared to the current version. However, the improvements go beyond aesthetics. The app promises better step count accuracy, making it more reliable in tracking users’ activities. Additionally, it simplifies the process of manually logging water intake, steps, and other data when a Fitbit device is not available.
One significant aspect that the new Fitbit app emphasizes is user privacy. Google asserts that the app makes it easier for users to understand and adjust their privacy settings. Furthermore, the company assures users that their health data will not be utilized for advertising purposes, addressing concerns about data security and privacy.
As of now, select Fitbit users have been invited to participate in the beta testing of the new app. They will have the opportunity to experience the enhanced features and provide valuable feedback for further improvements. For the wider Fitbit user community, the new app is slated for a general release sometime in the fall. While an exact date has not been specified by Google, users can look forward to the revamped Fitbit app’s arrival, bringing with it a more tailored and seamless fitness tracking experience.
