Fitbit Revamps Its App to Feature a New Three-Tab Layout for Easier Navigation

Fitbit, a Google-owned company, has announced the introduction of a new app with a refreshed design over the next few months. The company will start testing the new app in beta starting today with a select set of people.

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Key Features of the New App

The new app will have a three-tab structure:

Today Tab

Provides a summary of a user’s activity, including easily glanceable stats like:
- Today’s steps
- Stress management
- Sleep score
- Zone minutes
- Activity
Fitbit Premium users can see additional stats, such as readiness scores

Coach Tab

Introduces a fitness, nutritional, and mindfulness content hub with curated content
Users can filter workouts by equipment type
Fitbit Premium users will have access to workouts by type, including:
- Dance cardio
- HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)

You Tab

Allows users to adjust their goals for measures like steps, activity, and sleep
Folds in features like achievements and community

Tracking Health without a Fitbit Device

Fitbit is also introducing an easy way to track health without owning a Fitbit device. Users can measure activities like:

Walks
Runs
Hikes

with a more precise step count and live view of the route on the map using their phones.

Google Material Design Standards

The new app incorporates Google Material Design standards, indicating that users might see more of Google in the service. In April, Fitbit announced that it would start prompting users to migrate to Google accounts. However, Google has stated that despite this migration, it won’t use Fitbit data for Google ads at the moment.

Benefits and Implications

The new app design offers several benefits, including:

Improved user experience with a refreshed and more intuitive interface
Enhanced features and functionality for Fitbit Premium users
Increased accessibility for tracking health without owning a Fitbit device
Potential for more integration with other Google services

However, the introduction of the new app also raises concerns about data privacy and security. With the migration to Google accounts, there may be increased risks associated with data sharing and usage.

What’s Next?

The new app will be available over the next few months, starting with a select set of users in beta testing. As the rollout continues, Fitbit plans to gather feedback from users to further refine and improve the app.

Conclusion

Fitbit’s introduction of the new app marks an exciting development for the company and its users. With a refreshed design and enhanced features, the app is poised to provide an improved user experience. However, as with any significant change, there are also concerns about data privacy and security that must be addressed. As the rollout continues, it will be interesting to see how Fitbit addresses these issues and whether the new app meets user expectations.