Again on the Google IO 2022 developer convention in Could, we heard {that a} premium Fitbit smartwatch working Put on OS is certainly on the best way – and we simply acquired a fairly large clue that this system goes to be launching sooner moderately than later.

The group at XDA Builders (opens in new tab) has been digging into the newest Google Play Companies app for Android, uncovering a point out of the upcoming wearable. If preparation work is being accomplished inside Google’s apps, that implies the {hardware} in all fairness near launching.

We have had no official phrase about when the Fitbit Put on OS smartwatch would possibly see the sunshine of day, however contemplating it was introduced in Could, a 2022 look seems to be doubtless. It may doubtlessly present up alongside the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 7 Professional – these units are anticipated to be getting a grand unveiling in September or October.

Pay and go

The code contained in the Google Play Companies app refers to Google Pay funds, suggesting that the smartwatch goes to come back with an NFC chip and Google Pay assist – so you’ll pay for purchases with a faucet of the system round your wrist.

There are additionally a few illustrations included within the app, which counsel that the smartwatch goes to characteristic a sq. show with rounded edges. Meaning it could properly look loads just like the Fitbit Sense and the Fitbit Versa three watches which might be already available on the market (with out Put on OS).

We await additional information from Google or Fitbit or each concerning the system – however with the Google Pixel Watch additionally attributable to get its full launch earlier than the top of the 12 months, it seems to be prefer it is perhaps a crowded previous few months of 2022 for Google and its wearables.

Evaluation: a piece in progress

It was all the best way again in November 2019 that Google introduced it was shopping for Fitbit, and but we’re nonetheless ready to see the primary correct fruits of that acquisition as we strategy the third 12 months anniversary of the deal being put in movement.

There was a variety of authorized pink tape to get by in that point in fact, besides, Fitbit and Google appear in no rush to affix their groups collectively to construct one thing. Fitbit continues to push out its smartwatches and health trackers with none assist for Put on OS or certainly Google Match.

It does look as if the Put on OS-powered Pixel Watch goes to assist monitoring by the Fitbit app – in addition to Google Match we’re presuming. There have additionally been rumors {that a} devoted Pixel Watch app will launch alongside the system for managing watch faces and numerous settings.

Maybe with the upcoming Fitbit Put on OS smartwatch would be the system that marks the actual place to begin of the Google and Fitbit union. As quickly as something turns into official, you’ll in fact hear about it proper right here on TechRadar.

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