'Google Removes Fitbit Web Dashboard Feature, Angering Fans Once More'

Tech & AI | June 12, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

Fitbit fans were already feeling the impact of Google's questionable decisions, but the news of Fitbit axing its popular web dashboard may be the final straw for many. The web dashboard, which allows users to check stats and create custom meals, will no longer be available after July 8, with users being directed to use the app's dashboard feature instead. Many users on Reddit have expressed frustration, stating that the app is not a true replacement for the web dashboard and highlighting the missing features such as the ability to add missed workouts and create custom meals easily. Despite these changes, Fitbit still offers solid options like the Fitbit Luxe and Versa 3, with new trackers like the Fitbit Ace LTE and potential smart rings in the works. While Google's disruptive steps may be unsettling for some users, the Fitbit ecosystem still has a lot to offer. The question remains whether users are willing to navigate through short-term software disruptions in exchange for the long-term potential of the Fitbit and Google partnership.