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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Google’s new Fitbit Air screenless fitness tracker is experiencing high demand, with the Obsidian color already backordered in UK and US stores.
- The device launches May 26th as a Whoop competitor, with other colors like Berry, Fog, and Lavender still available for immediate shipping.
- Retailers are offering incentives including free Active Bands and three months of Google Health Premium, though stock levels vary across different sellers.
Google’s screenless fitness tracker and Whoop rival is up for pre-order and it seems to be popular already. So much so that one colour of the Fitbit Air is already backordered, so you won’t get it on the release date.
The Fitbit Air goes on sale on 26 May, but those wanting the Obsidian colour will have to wait longer. At the time of writing, stock is expected to arrive between 9-11 June if you purchase via the official UK store.
It’s a similar story on the US Google store, albeit with a smaller delay at present. However, if you opt for the more colourful Berry, Fog or Lavender models, then you’ll get it straight away.
This seems strange to me as the Obsidian colourway is just the plain black option, but perhaps with a screenless device, users want it to be as discreet and hidden as possible.
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Alternatively, you could purchase from a third-party retailer, but it’s a mixed bag as to what you get.
For example, BestBuy in the US appears to have the bands all available on launch day, while Very in the UK has the Obsidian model ready to go, while the Berry and Lavender models state a delivery date of 12 June.
Wherever you choose to buy, make sure you’re getting this great deal which many places are offering, with a free Active Band. You should also be getting three months of the new Google Health Premium subscription for free.
