Consistent with Fitbit’s continued transition to merge with Google’s software program providers, the corporate just lately introduced that will probably be shutting down a few options from the Fitbit app. A submit from the official Fitbit neighborhood web page particulars the outgoing options, which will probably be eliminated subsequent month:
We’re working exhausting behind the scenes to reinforce the Fitbit app with Google expertise this yr. Consequently, we’re streamlining areas of the Fitbit app and the next options will probably be eliminated on Android and iOS as of March 27, 2023:
- Open teams will now not be accessible – however you may nonetheless create a closed group with your pals and join with different customers within the Fitbit Group on our Well being & Wellness boards.
- All Challenges and Adventures, together with trophies, will now not be accessible, however you may nonetheless compete with buddies in your leaderboard and earn badges for private achievements.
With that stated, customers can select to request for a replica of their knowledge, which could be completed right here. Fitbit added that it’s going to proceed to work on the app and add new options sooner or later.
Some time again, the corporate additionally acknowledged that it’s going to quickly change the best way that customers will have the ability to register to the app. Initially, customers who wished to log into their Fitbit accounts needed to both register utilizing their Fitbit account or use the “Proceed with Google” characteristic, though Fitbit has introduced that will probably be eradicating the choice to take action, and as an alternative would require a “normal” Google account to register.
Supply: Fitbit
