Fitbit Edge leaks suggest Google is finally letting Fitbit be Fitbit
Google appears to have renewed interest in its Fitbit acquisition. In summer 2026, it released the Fitbit Air, a screen-free wearable aimed squarely at WHOOP. Now leaks point to a more Fitbit-like product: the Fitbit Edge, which could be released as soon as this month. And this is a product that actually makes a lot of sense to me. After years of pushing Fitbit toward smartwatches and ultra-minimalist wearables, Google may finally be letting Fitbit be—well—Fitbit again.
Updated October 8, 2026: New Fitbit Edge leaks reveal a reported €179 price in Europe, up to 7 days of battery life, and expanded health features.
Google may have finally figured out what Fitbit is for
The first Fitbits were simply fitness trackers—I could forget I was wearing mine. They were small and focused only on fitness and health. Even better, the battery lasted long enough that I didn’t have to charge it every night. Unlike a smartwatch, it didn’t try to put a phone on my wrist. In retrospect, I appreciate that.
Google’s current lineup is a study of extremes. There’s the Pixel Watch 5, which is a full smartwatch with Gemini built in. The 41 mm model gets up to 30 hours of battery with the always-on display. On the other end of the spectrum is the Fitbit Air—screenless with up to seven days of battery.
Recent Fitbit Edge leaks shared by Dealabs say it will have up to 7 days of battery life. If that’s true, the Edge would last roughly as long as the Fitbit Classic had when it launched in 2009. But there’s a catch. Rumors also say battery life drops to around 2 days with the always-on display enabled.
That’s still plenty of battery life for a display that can stay on all the time. If you don’t want it, you can always disable it for a much longer runtime—a whole week.
The Fitbit Edge could be the Goldilocks fitness tracker
What does a “just right” Fitbit tracker look like? Following information from Android Headlines, Dealabs, and a Reddit thread, the new Fitbit Edge could look like this:
- 1.34-inch OLED touchscreen with always-on display
- GPS
- Heart Rate, SpO2, and ECG
- Up to 7-day battery
- Google Maps/YouTube Music
- 40+ exercise modes
- Gemini coaching
After the latest leaks, this device has a definite shape. And I’m convinced it’ll be a true Fitbit for modern-day users—something that lets us glance at a map, control music, or see health data without pulling out our phone. Ok, it won’t do everything a smartwatch does, but that’s kinda the point. For anyone who likes to zone out during their workout or walk (ahem, like me), that’s all you need.
And most of that carries over from the Charge 6, which already had GPS, Maps, and YouTube Music controls. The Edge also reportedly works with iPhones, which the Android-only Pixel Watch 5 doesn’t support.
Fitbit has been missing the middle ground
Google hasn’t released a new Charge since 2023. Meanwhile, the Fitbit Air landed at $99.99, and the Pixel Watch 5 starts at $399.99. That’s a $300 gap with nothing from Google in it.
New leaks out of Europe say the Edge may sell for €179 there and £159 in the UK. Using those prices as a ballpark, 9to5Google estimates the Fitbit Edge could cost around $180 in the US. Even at $199, it would cost about half as much as the Pixel Watch 5.
So the Edge really could be the Fitbit that fills the obvious hole between the Air and the Pixel Watch. For health-conscious people looking for a wearable that fits reasonably into their day, that’s a big deal.
What I’m watching for next
We don’t know the US price, exact release date, or whether all the rumored Gemini/health features will actually ship. But based on what’s leaked, Google may be steering Fitbit back toward its first identity—a wearable that’s definitely not a smartwatch.
The Edge looks like Fitbit doing what it’s always done best—but this time with enough tech conveniences to keep up with today’s users.
