Fitbit’s first smartwatch is called the Blaze, and it’s got a color touchscreen

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http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/qba8olmb8UbI_s51bFxI3w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/digital_trends_973/0aaaf489c6b65b455a29135e866334ca (http://news.yahoo.com/fitbit-first-smartwatch-called-blaze-165753092.html)Fitbit announced its first ever smartwatch named Blaze at CES 2016. The new wearable has a hexagonal design and is the first Fitbit to offer a color touchscreen display. The Blaze is not a direct successor to any of the products launched last year, fitting in above the Charge HR but below the Surge on price and features. It lacks the native GPS tracking that the Surge offers, but notification options and the ability to control music on your connected smartphone are available. Related:- Need some motivation? Fitbit’s update tracks and records your exercises for you Even with these smartwatch-like features, the Blaze is definitely still focused on fitness and health. It can track steps, calories burned, and automatically recognizes 15 different types of exercise. On top of that, the fitness tracker will automatically recognize activities like running, tennis, basketball, and soccer, without having to start an activity. The Fitbit Blaze has an optical heart-rate monitor inside that’s able to check your heart rate every five seconds, or every second when you’re working out. Even though there is no native GPS tracking, the Blaze will be able to pull data from a connected smartphone. Users can view more data on health and fitness through the Fitbit app, which is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Fitbit has went with a new removable design for the Blaze, both the frame and the straps can be removed and replaced. No third-party alternatives have been announced yet, but Fitbit will sell a $130 stainless steel link band or a $100 leather band. Related:- Sensoria releases major update for its Smart Running System, debuts wearable chip The Blaze will only be available in a silver frame to start, with rose gold and black versions available later in the year. Fitbit will start sales of the Blaze later in the year, and the device will cost $200. You can check it out on Fitbit’s website here. Fitbit had an excellent holiday season, finishing top of Apple’s App Store. Now it needs another surge to compete against the flood of new Android Wear smartwtaches and the Apple Watch.



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