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Fitbit Pay's days might be numbered

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It's been more than two years since Google plopped down $2.1 billion for Fitbit, but there hasn't been much integration between the two companies' products thus far. That looks like it'll change this fall. Not only is the upcoming Pixel Watch set to get a shiny Fitbit integration, but it also appears that the rumored Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 might have some kind of Google Wallet integration as well. According to 9to5Google, the latest version of Android's Play Services shows signs that Google Wallet -- which includes Google Pay -- is adding Fitbit smartwatch support. That includes a new menu with graphics resembling a "squircle" Fitbit smartwatch.


So you bought a smartwatch. Now what?

Engadget

Now that smartwatches are actually useful enough for the general populace, setting them up isn't as pedestrian a task as pairing with your phone and calling it a day. On the surface, customizing your new device may not seem like a complicated task, but people often overlook some of the tools that can potentially make wearables more helpful. From recommended settings to the apps worth downloading, here's a walkthrough of what you should look out for when setting up your new wearable. This part you probably already know. Turn on your watch, pair it with your phone and follow the onscreen instructions.