Fitbit’s Sense 2 amps up stress tracking

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We all knew that the Sense 2, the Versa 4, and the Inspire 3 would be coming, but it wasn't until yesterday that the official announcement was made. This update is more about tweaking what you already know rather than launching anything new. The Sense 2 and Versa 4 have buttons on them.

Both Sense 2 and Versa 4 have small design changes. Both are light and thin. The buttons on both devices sit higher up. The Sense 2 includes its health sensors into its display. Users interact with the device in the same way. The goal is to cram everything into a thin package.

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The Sense 2 has a new sensor that can be used to track all day stress. Stress tracking with the Sense was more of a spot check. When your stress levels get too high, the sensor will alert you. Mood logging, guided breathing, andMindfulness sessions are recommended by it. If you have an important presentation, for example, you can opt out of the alert if you want.

New exercise modes will bring the total up to 40. There are options like dance and high intensity interval training. Users of the premium version of the device can access animal-based sleep profiles to better understand their sleep patterns. Sense 2 and Versa 4 users will receive an exclusive clock face with their sleep animal. The sleep coaching feature on the GALAXY WATCH 4 and GALAXY WATCH 5 series assigns users animal-based profiles to help them sleep better. The Sense 2 will include a feature on the FDA clearance for passive heart rhythm monitoring.

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There is a refreshed interface that looks a lot like the one in Wear OS 3. The company said that turn-by-turn navigation is coming soon, though it didn't give a time frame. The code that was spotted last week hints at the upcoming release of the Sense 2 and the addition of the Google wallet.

There are a few important updates for the Inspire 3. The color OLED display and SpO2 sensor add to the fitness tracker's features. The battery life on the Inspire 3 will stay the same at 10 days. If you enable the always-on display, that will reduce the time to three days. The Sense 2 has an estimated six days without AOD.

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We won't make a decision until we see how the Sense 2, Versa 4, andInspire 3 perform. This seems to be an iterative update compared to when the Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2 were released. The company was struggling to sell its wares at the time and the lineup was a pleasant surprise. It is hard to say what role these fitness-first gadgets will play in the future of the company. We are expecting to see a new watch in the fall, and it is also rumored to have a new integration with a fitness tracker. James Park, the CEO of Wear OS, has promised that there will be a hair accessory for the watch.

The three devices are available for pre-order and come with a six-month trial. The prices of all three devices will not be affected by inflation, according to the company. The Sense 2 will cost $299.95, the Versa 4 will cost $229.95, and the Inspire 3 will cost 99 cents.