Google's answer to Whoop could debut as soon as tomorrow

What you need to know

• Google's screenless Fitbit Air could launch as soon as May 7, following recent teasers and leaks.
• The wearable is expected to track health data throughout the day and show insights in the Fitbit app rather than on a screen.
• The Fitbit Air may start at around $99 and come with multiple band options similar to the Pixel Watch.

Following previous leaks, it looks like Google's screenless wearable competitor to Whoop could arrive as soon as tomorrow, May 7, 2026.

Last month, Steph Curry posted on Instagram wearing a new Fitbit device we hadn't seen before, teasing what looked like a completely new kind of wearable. Since then, multiple leaks have suggested that Google has been working on a Whoop-style fitness tracker without a screen. The wearable reportedly collects data throughout the day and then presents insights on your phone, as opposed to a screen.

This category of wearables has been growing steadily, with brands like Whoop, Amazfit, and others already in the space. Now it looks like Google is ready to join in with its own take on a screenless tracker.

Fitbit's official Instagram account recently posted a teaser with the caption "Buckle up. 5.7.26." showing a light blue band with a steel buckle across a few slides.

The design looks very similar to the Pixel Watch woven band, and it lines up with previous leaks pointing to a device called the Fitbit Air. All signs point to a launch happening tomorrow.

In another teaser, Fitbit posted a clip about common health-related questions, ending with a "thinking" prompt, suggesting the company may have news about its Gemini-powered personal health coach, which has been in beta since last year.

Earlier leaks had suggested a launch around May 16, but it now looks like Google may be moving things up. With the Android Show and Google I/O 2026 coming up, this timing actually makes sense, giving the Fitbit Air its own spotlight before the bigger announcements.

Reports suggest it could launch at around $99, with multiple band options, similar to the Pixel Watch lineup.

There are also rumors that Google could rebrand Fitbit's software experience under a new Google Health name, although nothing is confirmed yet. That said, we likely won't have to wait much longer, as the Fitbit Air could be officially unveiled very soon.

Android Central's Take

I've always liked the idea of screenless trackers, but they've never felt complete. If Google can combine solid tracking with Gemini's insights, this might be the first fitness band that actually tells me something useful instead of just showing numbers.