Fitbit Versa and Sense models lose third-party app support from November

Google announced on Monday that support for third-party applications on several older Fitbit models will end in November. Google announced that starting November 28, users will be unable to install or update third-party apps or clocks on these Fitbit smartwatches.reported The update impacts the Fitbit Sense and Sense 2, along with the Fitbit Versa, Versa Lite, Versa 2, Versa 3, and Versa 4.reported

The claim

According to ZDNet AI, this update may signify the beginning of obsolescence for these devices.reported The restriction means that while currently installed third-party apps will continue to work after the cutoff date, users cannot reinstall them if they delete them. Google stated that users can still use apps and clock faces created by Fitbit and Google. Google recommended updating to the newest app versions to ensure Fitbit- and Google-developed apps continue to work correctly.

What the paper shows

The support cutoff coincides with Black Friday sales, during which Google’s Pixel Watch 5 received a discount.reported Evidence suggests these devices are being gradually discontinued to make way for Google’s newest offerings, such as the Pixel Watch, the screenless Fitbit Air, and the Fitbit Edge.