This year's Made by Google event featured several new models and the Google Pixel Watch 3, an upgraded version of the company's flagship smartwatch. However, hours after the event, Google-owned Fitbit and Peloton were preparing surprise announcements.

Continuing its shift away from hardware like the best exercise bikes, Peloton has partnered with Fitbit to offer its workouts through the Fitbit app. A limited amount of free access is available, but a Fitbit premium membership is required for full access.

After that, strength training, running, boxing, cycling, barre, and Pilates classes will be available, with new sessions gradually being added over the next few months. It is not known which workouts will be available, but the experience will be nearly identical to Peloton App One, which costs $12.99/month for access to equipment-free workouts.

The partnership, which officially launches in September, is a sign that Google is beginning to position Fitbit Premium as an alternative to Apple Fitness+, a workout app designed for iPhone users and Apple Watch owners This may be the case. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]