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2 clusters · 8 sources · 3 days · First seen 10 days ago · Last updated 8 days ago

Google wearable device development

Overview

FCC filings for a device identified by the code G8BL6 suggest Google is developing a new wearable device, potentially a fitness tracker or a successor to the Fitbit Charge series. The filings, submitted by manufacturer Weifang Goertek Electronics, indicate the hardware features GNSS connectivity for GPS tracking, Bluetooth Low Energy, and a metal frame antenna.

Technical details suggest the device includes a display and may run Wear OS, which would allow integration with services like Google Maps and Google Fit. However, the absence of Wi-Fi suggests the device might be a streamlined fitness tracker rather than a full-featured smartwatch, as adopting a more robust operating system could impact battery life.

Entities

Google · Fitbit · FCC · Wear OS · Weifang Goertek Electronics

Timeline

8 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Google wearable development hinted at by FCC certification
FCC filings for device G8BL6 suggest Google is developing a new Wear OS-compatible wearable, potentially a Fitbit Charge successor with integrated GNSS capabilities.
10 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Google wearable device appears in FCC filings
FCC filings reveal a new Google wearable, likely a Wear OS-powered fitness tracker, featuring a display and GPS but lacking Wi-Fi. The device may succeed the Fitbit Charge line.

Sources

9to5google.com · ad-hoc-news.de · batista70phone.com · deskmodder.de · droid-life.com · gizchina.it · it-boltwise.de · mobiflip.de