Last month, Google released a new update for the Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense smartwatches, which notified users to download the mandatory firmware upgrade to fix an overheating battery issue. However, ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. A firmware update meant to address overheating Fitbit batteries is causing issues. Users report a significant drop in battery ...

Following the last big update in July, Google is rolling out a smaller firmware update for the Fitbit Charge 6, Inspire 3, Sense 2, and Versa 4. Fitbit’s latest smartwatches and trackers now have ...

Earlier this year, Google released an update that devastated Pixel 4a batteries with its Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program, and now a similar update has the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 squarely in its ...

Google is releasing a battery performance program for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. The update will reduce battery capacity, and affected users can claim $50, much like they could with the Pixel 4a.

A firmware update meant to address overheating Fitbit batteries is causing issues. Users report a significant drop in battery life post-update. Affected users may be eligible for a $50 payout. Google ...