Apple tipped to be working on screenless fitness tracker

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Apple's next wearable venture might not come with a screen, at least according to Bloomberg. Apple is reportedly developing a screenless fitness tracker, similar to the Whoop band or Fitbit Air. These devices basically look like bracelets but offer similar health tracking through a module hidden or attached to the strap. While this new form factor may be in the tech giant's future, the report says it could take a while to launch, with 2028 as the earliest potential release date.

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Fitbit Air's Stephen Curry edition is workout-ready

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The Fitbit Air fitness tracker comes in various bands and designs, but the most workout-ready option is the special edition developed with NBA player Stephen Curry. The basketball star is collaborating with Google as its "Performance Advisor" for the Fitbit brand.

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Fitbit dashboard on the web might be going away

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Fitbit users have been encountering blank dashboards on the web app (fitbit.com) recently. (When we tap on the link, it redirects to a support page.) This has sparked speculation that Google, which now owns Fitbit, might be phasing out the web version in favor of a mobile-app-only experience.

The Fitbit web dashboard, which has been around since the days of syncing trackers with USB dongles, hasn't received a visual update in a while. While some users appreciate its familiarity, others might prefer the more modern design of the Fitbit app.

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Fitbit removes support for Deezer, Pandora

If you picked up an older Fitbit for music playback, unfortunately, you're losing that option. The Google-owned brand will no longer support Deezer and Pandora on the Sense, Versa 2, and Versa 3. You won't be able to download Pandora stations or add Deezer playlists to your smartwatches. That means after March 31, Fitbit smartwatches lose the support for onboard music. 

Controlling media from your phone is still possible. But this move does further cripple Fitbit's offerings. As The Verge pointed out, it looks like Google wants users to turn to the Pixel Watch as their smartwatch of choice.