Google says almost no one wants NFC in the Fitbit Edge but readers strongly disagree — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-says-almost-no-one-wants-nfc-in-the-fitbit-edge-but-readers-strongly-disagreeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Google dismisses NFC demand for Fitbit Edge; readers and reviewers push backhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-says-almost-no-one-wants-nfc-in-the-fitbit-edge-but-readers-strongly-disagreehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-says-almost-no-one-wants-nfc-in-the-fitbit-edge-but-readers-strongly-disagree#u193234Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:47:33 +0000Google claims almost no users want NFC payments on the Fitbit Edge, but reader reaction and multiple reviews contradict that stance. Outlets including Engadget, Android Authority, and PhoneArena highlight the missing contactless feature as a significant drawback. Reviewers note the Edge otherwise earns praise for simplicity and battery life, yet the lack of NFC drives some buyers back to the Fitbit Air or competing devices.Why it mattersThe Fitbit Edge is Google's latest budget fitness tracker, positioned below the Charge line. Contactless payments have become standard on mid-range wearab