It seems that Google is gradually eliminating Fitbit and the various functionalities of this fitness tracker. Since April, purchases in the previously independent Fitbit web shop have not been possible, you are redirected to the Google store. In July Fitbit’s web dashboard will also be discontinued and users will be referred to the Fitbit app. But they complain because the app does not have all the functions of the dashboard and the fitness data is not displayed clearly and graphically.
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In early 2021 Google completes acquisition of FitbitThe next year brought With the Google Pixel Watch launched its first smartwatch to the market that does not rely on Google Fit’s own service for fitness tracking, but on Fitbit and its app. But although Google Health as a central component in Android 14 As announced, the data company is gradually reducing the functions of some services. Be like this Google Fit’s Android API will be retired in mid-2025Hence, there is speculation about the end of Google Fit.
Keeps the Fitbit app in the foreground
It’s now arriving on Fitbit’s web dashboard. In our own community forum Fitbit Explains: “Next month we’ll consolidate the Fitbit.com dashboard into the Fitbit app. The web browser will no longer provide access to the Fitbit.com dashboard after July 8, 2024.” Fitbit promises that “all activity, nutrition, sleep, and weight data and logs will continue to be available in the Fitbit app.”
Fitbit Web Dashboard
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But the end of the web dashboard leaves gaps in Fitbit. Users complain that the app doesn’t display a lot of data graphically and lacks clarity due to the limited screen size of smartphones. Also, the Fitbit app doesn’t support larger displays like tablets. This deprives users of the only option to display on a larger screen.
Users criticize the lack of functions in the app
For example, users complain about On RedditThat you can’t make your own meals or add a missed workout to the app. It also won’t show how many calories you still need to burn to reach your goals, which is what the dashboard shows. It’s more convenient to enter your data from a keyboard than from a cell phone. This would put Fitbit behind the competition. For example, Garmin still offers such a web dashboard and the Apple Watch has a Health app for the iPad.
do fitbit cuts work Google boss Sundar Pichai announces more cuts Have heard of it this year, don’t know. Google started as an internet and web company but is now focusing more on apps and rapidly reducing desktop features. For example, Ars Technica criticizes,
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