Coming Soon? Google Pay, Bluetooth Calls, Google Maps etc

[Solrcg]

I am looking to move from a very reliable Versa Lite to Versa 4 (or 3).  The deal breaker from me is when the "coming soon" features will be available.  

Can anyone tell me if Google Pay, Maps, and Bluetooth calling is available yet or when these features will be available?  I read from prior Fitbit posts that "coming soon" can be almost a year.

[t.parker]

These features are not available and nobody can tell when they will be.

[asiayeah]

Even fitbit or Google may not know? At least they should have an estimate or a target. 

[t.parker]

@asiayeah they may know, but they won't tell. No point in asking.

[asiayeah]

@t.parker Why fitbit or google doesn't want to tell? Don't they want to keep its users happy or attract new buyers?

[t.parker]

@asiayeah how would I know that? I just know how it's been here since started using Fitbit and it's well-known fact that Fitbit doesn't communicate and never reveals anything unless it's ready to be revealed. You won't get an answer why is that because guess what... Fitbit won't reveal that either. Just look at changelogs for app and watches software - there is no useful information provided and it perfectly depicts how Fitbit communicates with users. Asking about anything is just a waste of time.

[Dopovo]

In addition to what @t.parker rightfully say the same moderators here more than one time esplicitely said that don't know anything more than what written in the documentation that we have access to. Also the official Fitbit support and Fitbit social network are kept in the dark as very often their answers are totally wrong and therefore can't be trusted.

[asiayeah]

Google Pay or Wallet is now available! Fingers crossed for the others!

[Stevensoe]

Still haven't received the update.

[G26]

Stick to the versa lite, I’m regretting that I didn’t. 

[CraigF987]

Does it require an app update?  I don't see one available, and there is no "switch to google pay" in the wallet (as stated in the new documentation)

[Stevensoe]

Firstly, we need to update the versa 4 firmware. But the firmware update is still not available. Fitbit/Google arrangement is very unprofessional.

[Solrcg · Accepted solution]

I'm answering my own question because I've made up my mind. 

So only Google Wallet will be available with an update available now.  And the company states again "coming soon" on Google Maps.

So there is a new Fit Bit Blog stating "Loving your Sense 2 or Versa 4? Good news, we’ve got even more in store for you with exciting, helpful features coming to our newest smartwatches from Google. Starting today, you can access Google Wallet and coming soon, Google Maps.¹ ²"

https://blog.fitbit.com/sense-versa-google-maps-wallet/

I am now moving to competing Smart Watch after over 10 years with Fit Bit.  Poor support, No information on these "coming soon", and having to PAY for premium features available on other watches.  At least the new watch (rhymes w/ shamshung) is giving me a Black Friday trade in on my Fit Bit.  TTYL 😄