Fitbit is bringing BACK a beloved feature after ‘vile’ app upgrade – and Google promises more improvements are coming

FITBIT is bringing back a number of popular features after people slammed the device's "vile" app revamp.

Owners Google recently relaunched the Fitbit app with a brand new look but it didn't go down well at all among users.

1

Many demanded the tech giant revert back to the previous design, while others threatened to quit Fitbit for good.

"The new fitbit layout is vile," one owner wrote.

"It’s so cartoonishly minimalist. It was fine!"

Another said: "After 9 years I guess it’s time to finally get an Apple Watch."

Read more about Google

MOVE ON

How to move Fitbit to your Google account

RED ALERT

Google warns billions of users to ‘respond right away’ over emergency alert

In face of the uproar, the firm has decided to reinstate some beloved elements.

Google said it has been "reading and listening to every piece of feedback".

The biggest u-turn is the reappearance of the steps streak.

"Seeing the outpour of love for it, we’re bringing back Steps streaks on iOS, and will be launching it for the first time for our Android users, too," Google said.

Most read in Phones & Gadgets

I-DRY!

Secret iPhone setting will text you minutes before it's due to rain

STICK WITH IT

Amazon Fire Stick owners can legally unlock 400 live TV channels for free

APPLE JUICED!

Use iPhone's hidden 'yellow mode' for instant extra battery life

HIDE AND SEEK

BA and Virgin Atlantic passengers receive 'essential' new iPhone tool

"Don’t worry, the steps you’ve already taken will still count towards your streak!"

Another major change users didn't appreciate was losing the battery percentage from the main app screen.

That will also come back to the Today tab.

Other improvements include celebrations to mark step goals, as well as making the Today screen easier to read.

"In these first few weeks of trying out the new Fitbit app, you voiced key areas where you think we can improve the experience," Google said.

"We’re also working on other updates based on your feedback, like dark mode."

Best Phone and Gadget tips and hacks

Looking for tips and hacks for your phone? Want to find those secret features within social media apps? We have you covered...

• How to delete your Instagram account
• What does pending mean on Snapchat?
• How to check if you've been blocked on WhatsApp
• How to drop a pin on Google Maps
• How can I change my Facebook password?
• How to go live on TikTok
• How to clear the cache on an iPhone
• What is NFT art?
• What is OnlyFans?
• What does Meta mean?

Get all the latest WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and other tech gadget stories here.

We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at [email protected]