Last month, Google released a new update for the Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense smartwatches, which notified users to download the mandatory firmware upgrade to fix an overheating battery issue. However, ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. A firmware update meant to address overheating Fitbit batteries is causing issues. Users report a significant drop in battery ...

Earlier this year, Google released an update that devastated Pixel 4a batteries with its Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program, and now a similar update has the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 squarely in its ...

After a mandatory firmware update, some Versa 3 and Sense owners say battery life has been dramatically diminished. After a mandatory firmware update, some Versa 3 and Sense owners say battery life ...

Google is releasing a battery performance program for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. The update will reduce battery capacity, and affected users can claim $50, much like they could with the Pixel 4a.

Google is rolling out a firmware update to a “limited number” of Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 devices. These devices are said to be at risk of their batteries ...