Google officially teased and launched the Fitbit Edge on October 12, 2026, capping weeks of leaks.

The company posted a close-up of the tracker on X via its Google Health account with the caption "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26," showing a side button in a champagne gold body with a hint of silicone strap.

Tech Advisor notes the device was long assumed to be the Fitbit Charge 7 before emerging as the Edge, and reports that it is now official — though it is "surprisingly missing key features compared to the Charge 6."

The Edge is Google's first major update to its traditional fitness tracker lineup since the Charge 6 arrived in 2023, according to SmartHouse, which reports the device is designed to sit between the entry-level, screenless Fitbit Air and the more advanced Pixel Watch 5.

Tech Advisor describes it as an obvious replacement for the Charge 6 with a more Pixel Watch-style design, running Fitbit software rather than Wear OS on both iOS and Android. SmartHouse also suggests the tracker could serve Google's broader push to drive subscriptions to Google Health Premium.

Leaks reported by The Verge, citing Dealabs and Android Headlines, suggest a 1.34-inch always-on OLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, and sensors including an accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, gyroscope, optical heart rate and SpO2 sensors, and electrical sensors for ECGs.

The Verge reports the tracker may also warn wearers about potential atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythms. Tech Advisor adds Bluetooth, IP68 protection, NFC, and over 40 exercise modes.

On battery, SmartHouse reports up to seven days with the always-on display off, dropping to about two days with it on. Pricing is rumored at around $180 in the US per The Verge, with Tech Advisor citing £159 in the UK and €179 in Europe.

In an update published on launch day, Tech Advisor reports the Fitbit Edge is now official but is "surprisingly missing key features compared to the Charge 6," flagging in a companion analysis that three key Charge 6 features did not make the cut.

That framing complicates the upgrade pitch for existing Charge owners.

The Verge's own positioning puts it bluntly: the Fitbit Edge is for people who don't want to go totally screenless — meaning Google is asking roughly $180 for a tracker that sits above the $99.99 Fitbit Air while shedding some features of the device it replaces.

Alongside the hardware, Google announced that Health Guardian — introduced over the summer for the Pixel Watch — will come to the Fitbit Air and the new Fitbit Edge later this month for Google Health Premium subscribers, per Engadget's report carried by AOL.

Users will get monthly summaries of blood pressure and insulin resistance trends in the Health app, with the Health Coach offering wellness recommendations and talking points for doctor visits. Google describes the feature as "kind of like a check engine light for overall well-being."

AOL/Engadget also reports an automatic activity tracking upgrade that nearly doubles accuracy and expands recognized workouts from 10 to over 100, cutting missed workouts by more than half in tests.

Tech Advisor reports the Edge will come in Canyon — matching the Pixel 11 Pro colorway — plus Olive, Fog, and Obsidian paired with Satin Pyrite, Polished Silver, and Matte Black bodies.

Google also announced a new stainless steel Metal Mesh band for the Fitbit Air in Champagne Gold or Polished Silver for $70, with a $150 Obsidian Air bundle at Target and the Google Store, pre-orders opening next week and the band arriving October 27, per AOL/Engadget.

The bigger question is whether the Edge — with Health Guardian and Health Coach features locked behind Google Health Premium — can pull users deeper into Google's subscription ecosystem, as SmartHouse speculates.