Leaked Fitbit Sense 2 photos show the capacitive button is dead
by Victoria Song from The Verge - All Posts on (#61Q17)
The rumored Fitbit Sense 2's new bezel | Image: 9to5Google Buttons are a touchy subject among smartwatch owners, but new leaked Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 photos from 9to5Google indicate the company is ditching capacitive buttons for both of its next-gen smartwatches.
We got a hint that Fitbit may be bringing back physical buttons on the Versa 4 a few months ago, but it wasn't clear at the time if that would extend to the Sense 2. The decision isn't surprising. Fitbit introduced the capacitive button as a way to create a slimmer profile and prevent accidental presses, but in reality, it made for a finicky user experience. Many Versa and Sense users found the button to be unresponsive or just plain unreliable. (Ironically, when I reviewed the original Sense, it was way too easy to accidentally...