Fitbit has just vaulted over a huge hurdle: it can now continuously monitor users heart rhythms.
Google the owner of Fitbit declaredthat the FDA authorized the use of its new PPG (photoplethysmography) algorithm.
This is used to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm.
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To validate the use of the PPG algorithm,Google ran a study involving 455,699 participants.
This showed that it correctly identified moments of atrial fibrillation 98% of the time.
Its no secret that the Cupertino-based companys smartwatch isthewearable to beat.
I mean, its consistently accountedfor over 50% of global shipped unitsin this segment since its 2015 launch.
In many ways, Fitbit is a perfect Apple Watch competitor.
It has clear benefits over its rival, including a lower price and far better battery life.
In many ways,its how the companys Pixel devices are battling iPhones.
Honestly, I hope Google and Fitbit truly challenge Apples wearable dominance.
