“Extraordinarily disappointed” users reckon with the Google-fication of Fitbit

Enlarge / The Charge 5 (pictured) has been a source of contention for Fitbit customers. (credit: Getty)

Since the acquisition closed in 2021, the Google-fication of Fitbit has largely meant a reduction in features and a focus from Google on getting people onto the Fitbit app. Long-time users have flocked to Fitbit—sometimes upon Fitbit's request—to share hundreds of complaints about recent changes. However, Google has been mostly unresponsive to customer feedback.

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