Fitbit to build an app store stuffed with third party apps; is a smartwatch incoming?

Is Fitbit about to make its own smartwatch? The company"s CEO, James Park, says that he wants to build an app store ASAP. That would seem to be a big clue that Park has a Fitbit built-smartwatch in mind. If you"re not familiar with the brand, the company builds activity trackers that monit..

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Fitbit withdraws its request with the ITC to block Jawbone"s imports to the U.S.

Last year, wearable maker Fitbit filed a complaint with the ITC, asking it to ban former rival Jawbone"s imports to the U.S. because of a patent infringement issue. Both companies make fitness trackers. But Jawbone has been having a tougher time than Fitbit to say the least. During this year&#0..

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Fitbit Flex currently going for under $50 in US

Fitbit"s Flex fitness tracker has received a price cut in the United States, where retailer Amazon has it listed on its website for as low as under $50 – $49.99 to be precise – down from the $69.99 price tag it usually carries there.
If you take a look at Fitbit"s US website, you"ll see that the company is officially selling the device for $79.99. So at under $50, Amazon is offering quite a deal on the fitness band – the only thing is that shipments will begin December 30 onwards.
There"s currently no information on when the discount ends, so those interested in availing the offer may have to act fast.
Source | Fitbit

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Massive update to Fitbit Charge 2 brings 11 new features and enhancements

The Fitbit Charge 2
As a holiday gift to its customers, Fitbit has published a massive firmware update for the Fitbit Charge 2, adding 11 new features and enhancements in all. The list includes Workout Pause Function, Guided Breathing Vibration Cues, a Do Not Disturb option, a more dynamic Heart Ra..

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T-Mobile is giving away 12 Fitbit Charge 2 fitness trackers (today only)

T-Mobile USA wants you to stay fit this holiday season, so it"s giving you the chance to win a Fitbit Charge 2 wearable on Twitter. Just like the LG V20 giveaway from a couple of days ago, the Fitbit Charge 2 giveaway is part of T-Mobile"s “12 Days of Magenta” series.
There are 12 Fitbit C..

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Fitbit to preserve Pebble"s smartwatch functionality for at least a year

Fitbit"s recent acquisition of Pebble didn"t bring too many good news for Pebble users. Warranty support was cut for all devices and new models such as the Pebble Core and Time 2 didn"t even make their way to the wrists of everyone that pre-ordered them. Not all is lost though, as Peb..

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Fitbit acquires Pebble for $40 million

Fitbit has acquired software assets from Pebble. The deal is about Pebble"s intellectual property in the form of OS, watch apps, and cloud services.
Additionally, Fitbit also hires Pebble"s software engineers and testers. As much as 40% of Pebble"s engineers have received job offers from Fitbit already. Those who don"t will get severance packages.
The price Fitbit will pay for the assets is $40 million. Pebble"s debt and obligations exceed that and the company will likely cover them with selling its product inventory and server equipment.
Pebble"s woes come from a staggering decline in the smartwatch market with shipments marking a fall of 52% in Q3 of 2016 according to IDC stats. Pebble"s devices will likely be discontinued after the acquisition.
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Fitbit to acquire Pebble for $40 million in the coming days or weeks

Bloomberg reports that Fitbit is on track to buy software assets from Pebble. According to Bloomberg"s sources, the deal will be about Pebble"s intellectual property in the form of OS, watch apps, and cloud services.
Additionally, Fitbit would also hire Pebble"s software engineers and testers. As much as 40% of Pebble"s engineers have received job offers from Fitbit already. Those who don"t will get severance packages.
The price Fitbit would pay for the assets would be no less than $40 million. Pebble"s debt and obligations exceed that and the company will likely cover them with selling its product inventory and server equipment.
Pebble"s woes come from a staggering decline in the smartwatch market with shipments marking a fall of 52% in Q3 of 2016 according to IDC stats. Pebble"s devices will likely be discontinued after the acquisition.
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Fitbit hit with lawsuit over allegedly inaccurate readings

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