FitBit sells 1 mn units of smartwatch 'FitBit Versa'
New Delhi, June 5: Global wearable brand Fitbit announced that it has shipped over one million units of its "FitBit Versa" smartwatch that was launched earlier this year, priced at Rs 19,999 and was made available for purchase in April.
The health and fitness-focussed smartwatch that comes with a long battery life and a "female health tracking" feature that has reached over 2.4 million users already, the company said in a statement on Monday.
"With Fitbit Versa, we are delivering on our promise to offer a true mass appeal smartwatch with engaging new features," said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit.
"Our new female health tracking feature further demonstrates the value our users see in being able to get a more comprehensive look at their overall health and wellness, in a single place, in a way that other available cycle tracking tools cannot," Park added.
The "female health tracking" feature that helps track women's menstrual cycle is available on iOS, Windows and Android.
"Fitbit continues to see growth in apps and clock faces built for Fitbit OS. Through its software development kit (SDK), more than 18,000 developers have joined the Fitbit developer community and over 900 apps and clock faces have been built," the company claimed.
"FitBit Versa" is available at global retail stores and online in black, grey and peach colour variants alone with aluminium cases.
"FitBit Versa Special Edition" is available for Rs 21,999 in lavender colour with rose gold aluminum case and charcoal colour with graphite aluminum case, each with an extra black classic band.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
