Fitbit is leaving South Africa
Google is pulling Fitbit out of South Africa, TechCentral reported. Its decision comes less than three years after Google completed its acquisition of the fitness tracker company.
Fitbit wearables have been sold in South Africa since at least 2014.
Fitbit getting Google logins on 6 June
Google will start transitioning Fitbit owners to its logins from Tuesday, 6 June 2023, allowing users to manage their information from within the Fitbit app or through their Google account.
Engadget reports that Fitbit users will also get the opportunity...
Best fitness bands to use with Discovery Health
Discovery Health customers require a supported fitness tracker or smartwatch to maximise the Vitality rewards points they accumulate, and there are several options available in South Africa from prominent brands.
MyBroadband ranked Discovery...
Cheapest tap-to-pay smartwatches in South Africa
There are several smartwatches available in South Africa for under R5,000 that support tap payments, a MyBroadband comparison reveals.
The primary benefit of smartwatch tap-to-pay is that it lets you leave your wallet and smartphone stored...
Google Pixel Watch leak shows strap styles and watch faces
Google Pixel Watch leaks have revealed more details about the smartwatch, including the kinds of bands and watch faces to expect, and some technical information.
The watch is expected to feature the Google Home app, water resistance of...
Fitbit to kill off music transfers from PC
Fitbit is deactivating its Fitbit Connect application and, with it, music file transfers from PCs to older Fitbit smartwatches on 13 October 2022.
“On October 13, 2022 we’re removing the option to transfer playlists to your Fitbit watch through your...
FNB virtual card launches on Samsung Pay and other digital wallets
FNB has announced its virtual cards are now supported on third-party digital payment wallets, including Samsung Pay, Garmin Pay, and Fitbit Pay.
In a statement on Monday, the bank revealed it had processed over R1 billion in...
Fitbit Ionic smartwatch – South African pricing
The Fitbit Ionic smartwatch will be available in South Africa from the middle of October at a recommended retail price of R5,499, Core Group told MyBroadband.
Fitbit launches Ionic smartwatch built on Pebble platform
Fitbit has unveiled the Ionic, its first smartwatch – and its first device built on the Pebble platform.
Fitbit profits higher than expected
Fitbit Inc. topped analysts’ revenue projections on better-than-expected demand for fitness bands, and announced its anticipated smartwatch will debut in time for the holiday shopping season.
Items:
1X Fitbit Blaze - Black
1X Fitbit Surge - Tangerine
1X Fitbit Alta HR - Blue
They are all large sizes.
Age: Sealed Brand New
Warranty: Not sure
Packaging: Full sealed retail packaging
Condition: Perfect
Location: JHB South or Parktown
Reason: Not needed
Shipping: Will...
Could your Fitbit data be used to deny you health insurance?
Wearing a fitness tracking device could earn you cash from your health insurance company. At first, this sounds lucrative for the people who participate, and good for the companies, who want healthier insurance customers. But it’s not...
Fitbit launches Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2 – pricing, details
Fitbit has launched its Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2, two new fitness wristbands which will track all your health and fitness statistics.