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Fitbit Begins Rolling Out Dark Mode With App Version 4.50

The staged release precedes a broader Fitbit app overhaul tied to upcoming Google launches.

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Overview

  • Fitbit says version 4.50 introduces a darker theme on Android and iOS, with availability expanding gradually through the app stores.
  • A new Dark setting appears in the profile menu, while the app otherwise follows the device’s system preference for light or dark appearance.
  • Google notes the majority of the app supports the new theme at launch, though a limited number of elements may not fully render initially.
  • Reporters observed the update was not widely visible in Google Play or the App Store at first, with early sightings on Android beginning August 21.
  • Fitbit lists benefits including reduced eye strain, improved OLED battery life, enhanced readability, and a refreshed look, and positions the update as a bridge to a larger redesign and Gemini-powered Coach preview.