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In abstract:
- Tech Advisor reviews that the Fitbit Air health tracker seems nearer to launching in India following a latest BIS certification itemizing.
- The anticipated system issues for Indian shoppers in search of funds health expertise, with projected pricing round ₹12-14,000 upon launch.
- Google Well being confirms the eventual Indian launch however hasn’t set a selected date, whereas present imports lack guarantee protection.
The Fitbit Air has been one of the talked about and hyped tech launches of 2026, which feels a bit uncommon for an inexpensive screenless health tracker, however the Google-owned model nonetheless has critical clout and it was launched with the assistance of basketball star Steph Curry.
Total, it’s been a profitable launch for the Whoop rival with crucial acclaim, although some early customers had connectivity points and people with smaller wrists aren’t getting on nicely with the one-size-fits-all strap.
A much bigger situation otherwise is that the Fitbit Air continues to be not out there in a key market… India.
Primarily, the band has been launched in nations such because the US, UK, Europe and Australia. This appears odd contemplating how a lot urge for food the Indian market has for budget-friendly tech equivalent to this.
Many followers are understandably disgruntled and gained’t get issues like a guaranty in the event that they select to import a Fitbit Air from elsewhere.
Replace: The Fitbit Air seems like it’s one step nearer to launching in India, courtesy of a BIS (Bureau of Indian Requirements) certification posted on Reddit. If right, this successfully means it’s confirmed to be launched in India. It doesn’t point out the system by identify, however by its GW9C8 mannequin quantity.
It’s anticipated to launch with a worth round ₹12-14,000. Extra data on Google Well being’s feedback on the scenario are beneath.
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At first, it seemed like it will hit cabinets in India across the similar time as different main markets, through one Reddit consumer’s chat with Google assist. This didn’t materialise, however there’s a glimmer of hope.
The official Google Well being account (the substitute for the Fitbit app) has been replying to numerous customers on X who’ve been asking the query.
The assertion says, “Thanks for ready. We love seeing a lot pleasure for the brand new Fitbit Air. Whereas we’re all the time engaged on new methods that can assist you dwell more healthy, we don’t have an official launch date for India simply but. Control our on-line retailer for updates.”
This means the Fitbit Air will land in India; it’s only a case of when and never if and the difficulty could also be associated to inventory ranges, as we’ve seen it promoting out at many retailers right here within the UK.
One other reply (beneath) additionally suggests it’s only a matter of time: