This week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Fitbit has agreed to pay a $12.25 million settlement over one of their older smartwatches, which had a battery defect that left some ...

Google is rolling out a battery performance program for two of its best Fitbits, the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3, over concerns they pose a potential risk to users due to overheating. The company ...

In a situation similar to the Pixel 4a earlier this month, Fitbit today announced a “Sense and Versa 3 Battery Performance Program” software update. In an email to customers and support article today, ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. A firmware update meant to address overheating Fitbit batteries is causing issues. Users report a significant drop in battery ...

Once upon a time, I used to own a Fitbit. In fact, I owned several, including the original Fitbit Charge and the Fitbit Versa 2. I have since switched to a Galaxy Watch 6, but I remember the Fitbits ...

After a mandatory firmware update, some Versa 3 and Sense owners say battery life has been dramatically diminished. After a mandatory firmware update, some Versa 3 and Sense owners say battery life ...

Fitbit is well recognized as a leading manufacturer of high-quality smartwatches for health and fitness monitoring. Although Fitbit’s devices are generally dependable and high quality, some customers ...

Google is releasing a battery performance program for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. The update will reduce battery capacity, and affected users can claim $50, much like they could with the Pixel 4a.

The Fitbit Charge 6, released in 2023, is a premium fitness tracker known for its comprehensive health and fitness features, including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and integration with ...