Re:EU launches probe into Google-Fitbit takeover
by TheMblabla on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @04:51PM
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*Google has a poor history with supporting acqui-hired product lines.
I think most of the terminated services were fairly predictable (i.e. North)
Re:EU launches probe into Google-Fitbit takeover
by ocdtrekkie on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @05:48PM
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We have no idea what Google's endgame for Fitbit is. Keep Fitbit OS or shove Android Wear on the brand? Focus on the Fitbit app or push everyone to Google Health.
Without knowing this, there's no safe bet in buying a Fitbit right now.
In short, this acquisition is already harming everyone, and the EU is trying to prevent the most consumer harm.