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Summary List Placement We're approaching a year since Google declared its plan to acquire wearables company Fitbit for $2.1 billion, and the deal still hasn't closed.  The acquisition has been under intense scrutiny around the world, and right now European regulators are digging deep into the deal. Earlier this week it was reported that the merger could be close to clearing after Google offered...

The Apple Watch will finally get native sleep tracking through a software update later this year. The Apple Watch will be able to measure the time you've spent asleep and awake and help you prepare for bed. But Fitbit offers more comprehensive metrics and, more important, longer battery life — making it much easier to track your sleep without scrambling for a charger. Visit...

The EU Commission has announced it is launching an in-depth probe into Google's proposal to acquire wearables maker Fitbit. "The Commission is concerned that the proposed transaction would further entrench Google's market position in the online advertising markets," it said in a statement. Google says the deal is about the devices, not the data. But after Google broke a major promise after acquiring DoubleClick...

Fitbit's new Versa 2 comes with a few useful features the Apple Watch still doesn't have. These include an always-on display, multi-day battery life, and native sleep tracking. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.  Apple and Fitbit are two of the largest smartwatch makers in the world by market share. And for years, they've been competing to be first when it comes adding...