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Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 to lose third-party app support

Fitbit is removing support for third-party apps and watch faces from its Versa 4 and Sense 2 smartwatches. This change, announced by Google, will take effect later this month and impacts the availability of custom applications and watch face designs on these devices. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact on AI operators; primarily affects users of specific Fitbit devices.

RANK_REASON Product feature removal impacting specific device lines.

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Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 to lose third-party app support

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Andrew Williams, Contributor ·

    Fitbit Versa 4 And Sense 2 Will Lose Even More Features

    Google has announced support for third-party apps and watch faces in the Fitbit App Gallery is ending this month, affecting the Versa 4, Sense 2 lines and more.