Fitbit Versa 2 with Alexa release date, features, rumours and news
[Fitbit][2] typically releases a couple of devices a year, with one towards the end of the year and one at the beginning. That means, if tradition is anything to go by, we are due a new [activity tracker][3].
The Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch with [Alexa voice control][4] has appeared in rumours, suggesting this will be the next device from the company but what might it feature? Here is everything we know so far.
## Release date and price
* Possibly September
* Hopefully under £200
The [Fitbit Versa][5] was announced in March 2018, hitting shelves in April 2018. This was followed by [the Fitbit Versa Lite][6] in March 2019.
We therefore weren't expecting to see another Versa device until 2020 at the earliest, especially as Fitbit doesn't always follow yearly update cycles. The [Ionic][7] is overdue an update, for example. That said, with the rumours appearing for an Alexa-powered Versa, and Fitbit typically announcing a device before [consumer electronics show IFA][8], it looks like it might be a double Versa year.
The Fitbit Versa went on sale for £199 and the Fitbit Versa Lite Edition hit shelves for £149.99. We'd like to see the Alexa-powered Fitbit Versa 2 stay under the £200 mark if it arrives.
## Fitbit Versa 2 specs: What's reported so far
* Updated, smoother design
* AMOLED display over LCD
* No Fitbit logo under display
* Redesigned rear
* Curved 2.5D glass cover
* Single button like Versa Lite Edition
* Amazon Alexa voice control
* PurePulse heart rate tracking
* Fitbit Pay
* 50-metres water resistance
* Interchangeable bands
## Fitbit Versa 2 rumours: What's happened so far?
### 1 August 2019: This is what Fitbit's Alexa-powered Versa 2 smartwatch looks like
[Notorious leaker Evan Blass][9] shared some images and details on Twitter about the Alexa-powered Fitbit Versa 2. Blass claimed the new smartwatch would offer Alexa voice control, allowing it to compete better with the likes of [the Apple Watch][10] that offers [Siri][11] and [Wear OS devices][12] that offer [Google Assistant][13].
The leaker also said the new smartwatch would have an AMOLED display over LCD and 2.5D curved glass. Based on the leaked images, it looks like the Versa 2 with Alexa will feature smoother, curvier edges, along with the removal of the Fitbit logo below the display and a redesigned rear. It also looks like some more exciting straps will be present.
We're expecting features like water resistance, [Fitbit Pay][14] and PurePulse heart rate monitoring to all remain on board, like the original Versa.
[1]: https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/s/748x/assets/images/146986-fitness-trackers-feature-fitbit-versa-2-release-date-features-rumours-and-news-image1-zq0qrpkegy.jpg?v1
[2]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews
[3]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/buyers-guides/132291-best-fitness-trackers-activity-trackers-and-fitness-watches-to-buy
[4]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/amazon/138846-what-is-alexa-how-does-it-work-and-what-can-amazons-alexa-do
[5]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/fitbit/143921-fitbit-versa-review-fitness-watch-price-specs-performance
[6]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/reviews/fitbit/147359-fitbit-versa-lite-edition-review
[7]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/reviews/fitbit/142566-fitbit-ionic-review-fitness-tracker-smartwatch
[8]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/137744-ifa-when-it-is-and-all-the-announcements-that-matter
[9]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/news/fitbit/148847-this-is-what-fitbit-s-next-alexa-powered-versa-smartwatch-looks-like
[10]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/reviews/apple/145711-apple-watch-series-4-review
[11]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/112346-what-is-siri-apple-s-personal-voice-assistant-explained
[12]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/buyers-guides/134135-best-android-smartwatch-top-android-wear-devices-and-google-smartwatches-to-buy
[13]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/google/137722-what-is-google-assistant-how-does-it-work-and-which-devices-offer-it
[14]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/fitbit/142115-what-is-fitbit-pay-how-does-it-work-and-which-banks-support-it
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