Fitbit发布Versa 2智能手表和健康监测服务

Fitbit is jumping into the services business. Fitbit Premium will provide users with an array of health data and daily tips to help them manage their weight, sleep, and exercise goals.

Starting at US$9.99 per month, or US$79.99 for a full year, Fitbit Premium is the culmination* of the company’s effort to move away from a revenue stream based solely on devices.

The service will give consumers a number of benefits including sleep guidance, guided programs, dynamic workouts, advanced insights, challenges, health reports, and health coaching.

One of the most interesting features of Fitbit Premium is the ability to pull data from the service and then provide it to doctors to help manage chronic illnesses*. Such an option is certain to be helpful for people dealing with issues like diabetes* and high blood pressure.

Although Fitbit is moving toward a service-oriented model, it will continue to put out new health and fitness devices. Case in point*, later this month, the company is rolling out its new Versa 2 smartwatch.

Available this weekend for US$199, the Versa 2 offers a look that’s similar to the original Versa, but sports a single button on its side, as well as a new AMOLED* (active-matrix organic light emitting diode) display. That display is the most welcome addition to the smartwatch, as it offers improved visuals with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors.

Fitbit has also partnered with Amazon to bring the retailer’s Alexa digital assistant to the Versa 2. The only things missing from the Versa 2 are text heavy or video-based responses. A microphone onboard the Versa 2 allows it to listen to user requests. (SD-Agencies)