Fitbit stories - Page 3
Vendors moving up and down the ranks in mixed bag wearable band market
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Apple has fallen to third place in the market, overtaken by both Xiaomi and Fitbit - despite the latter experiencing a 34% year-on-year decline.
Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.
Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.
Apple takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook's stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.
Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.
Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.
Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.
Fitbit's dominance in wearables market remains unchallenged, Apple suffers decline
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Fitbit's dominance over the global market remains unchallenged, as the company's name becomes synonymous with fitness bands.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
My month with a new Fitbit: The Blaze
Mon, 16th May 2016
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Off the bat, the Blaze is a massive step up from Fitbit's other offerings. And that's saying a lot considering I am a huge fan of their products.
Feast your eyes on these Fitbit pics
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Dive into the evolution of fitness tracking with a glimpse of Fitbit's vibrant array – pioneers since 2007, now offering eight cutting-edge devices.
Hands-on Review: FitBit Charge HR
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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You've undoubtedly heard about the fitness measurement craze that's underway - FitBit has a brilliant device to help you get through.
Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate tracking.
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Surge
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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For athletes and fitness fans, all the features the Surge offers will provide a complete overview of one's fitness activities.
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I'm doing; how hard I'm working, how many calories I'm actually burning.
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
Fitbit answers your cycling prayers
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Fitbit's Surge now tracks cycling, fulfilling a top user request with GPS, heart rate, and calories data for avid bikers.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.