Fitbit Edge Doesn’t Have Google Wallet because 'Less than 1%’ of Charge Owners Used It
Google said fewer than 1% of Charge 6 users used the payment feature, so the Fitbit Edge will launch without Google Wallet support.
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Google puts on sale in Spain on October 27 the Google Fitbit Edge, an activity bracelet of 179,99 euros that premieres something that no Fitbit bracelet had had so far: a battery that can change the user himself. The company presented it on October 12 on its blog of Spain, in ... Continue reading "Battery that can change the user, up to 7 days of autonomy and 179.99 euros: this is the way the Google Fitbit Edge, the first repairable bracelet of …
Does the Fitbit Edge have NFC? Here’s what Google says (Updated)
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Fitbit Edge doesn’t have NFC functionality, which means you can’t make contactless payments via the wearable. Google told Android Authority that it skipped NFC because less than 1% of Charge 6 owners used the feature. The Edge otherwise offers features like an altimeter, ECG functionality, skin temperature tracking, and more. Update, October 22, 2026 (2:05 PM ET): Google has followed up to Androi…
Google’s Fitbit Edge Launches at $179.99, Lacks NFC Functionality
Google has released the Fitbit Edge, a new smartwatch priced at $179.99 that features advanced health monitoring capabilities and a larger display. However, the device does not include NFC functionality, which may disappoint some potential users. The 1.34-inch AMOLED display offers an improved viewing experience compared to its predecessor, the Fitbit Inspire 3. It features
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