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Fitbit's Update Sparks Outrage, Slashes Battery Life

2/25/2025

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Fitbit is under fire as a recent software update, meant to address overheating in its Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches, has drastically slashed battery life—plummeting from days to under 12 hours. In response, Google is offering $50 to affected users, while rumors swirl that Fitbit may be halting smartwatch production altogether.

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Fitbit is under fire as a recent software update, meant to address overheating in its Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches, has drastically slashed battery life—plummeting from days to under 12 hours. In response, Google is offering $50 to affected users, while rumors swirl that Fitbit may be halting smartwatch production altogether.