Google brought out a really lovely kid-focused alternative to the Apple Watch earlier this year, called the Fitbit Ace LTE. Its one downside was its weird, locked-down approach to LTE calls and messaging, which prevented contacting siblings. Google's ...

Fitbit’s Ace LTE, the smartwatch designed for ages 7+, is introducing new features to help families stay connected and get active together.  On Wednesday, Fitbit’s smartwatch for kids, the Ace LTE, is introducing group chats and quests to help families stay connected and get active together.

Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed specifically for kids.

Ahead of the holidays, Google is rolling out an update to the Fitbit Ace LTE that adds two new types of chats and other features to the app.