Does the Fitbit Edge have NFC? Here’s what Google says
Google has confirmed that the Fitbit Edge, a newly announced fitness tracker, does not include NFC (near-field communication) functionality, preventing users from making contactless payments or using public transit payment systems without their phone. The company told Android Authority it omitted the feature due to low usage rates among previous models—less than 1% of Charge 6 owners used NFC. The Edge includes other health and wellness features such as ECG functionality, skin temperature tracking, and smartphone integrations.
Key points
- Fitbit Edge lacks NFC for contactless payments
- Google cited less than 1% usage on prior Charge 6 model
- Device includes ECG, skin temperature tracking, and altimeter
- Decision disappointed some potential buyers expecting payment capability
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