New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Google confirms a 2026 launch for new Fitbit devices. That single line cuts through months of talk that the brand was being nudged aside in favour of Pixel Watch. After a quiet stretch for Fitbit devices, a move into the Google Store, and reduced availability in several regions, the message is clear that Fitbit still has a job in Google's wearables plan.

So what is that job? Trackers, not full smartwatches. Pixel Watch covers apps, calls and the broader smartwatch brief. Fitbit is for people who want something lighter with long battery life and easy health tracking. Think refreshes in the Charge or Inspire family rather than a return to Sense or Versa. Keep fitness first, keep the interface simple, and skip the laye...