For example, the Gizmo Watch 3 requires a new or existing Verizon plan ... That’s why some parents are turning to smartwatches instead of phones. Kids smartwatches offer a lot of the same communication benefits as a smartphone, like calling and texting ...

but also far more limiting compared to those of the Apple Watch (kids can't call friends that aren't family members, for instance). Calls need to be made to and from the Fitbit Ace phone app, which is managed by a parent and uses Google's Family Link to ...

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.

Just in time for the holiday season, Fitbit has announced a suite of new features for its Ace LTE smartwatch that will make it much more fun to use. One of the key additions is the introduction of family group chat,

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.