Overview

• Fitbit for Android v4.53 includes text outlining a forthcoming "Fitbit Hypertension Study" aimed at advancing Pixel Watch hypertension screening research.
• Participants would have sensor data collected during normal wear, and a randomized group would wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor for $50 compensation.
• The study materials note that participation may increase Pixel Watch battery consumption.
• The findings come from app decompilations reported by 9to5Google and Android Authority, not from an official Google or Fitbit announcement or timeline.
• The approach appears aligned with trend-based alerts like Apple’s newly released hypertension notifications, while Samsung continues to require cuff calibration for watch readings.