# Apple's Answer to the Fitbit Air Should Be an 'iRing,' Not Another Fitness Band

> Google's $99 Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screen-free fitness tracker that avoids the subscription trap of competitors like the Whoop Band.

- **Source:** [Pcmag](https://au.pcmag.com/wearables/118705/apples-answer-to-the-fitbit-air-should-be-an-iring-not-another-fitness?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a787579658b89ae795dc026)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #apple #apple-watch #google #fitbit #smartwatch
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