Argos shoppers have just hours left to bag FREE Fitbit today – how to claim yours
FITNESS FREEBIE Argos shoppers have just hours left to bag FREE Fitbit today – how to claim yours
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ARGOS is offering shoppers the chance to get a free Fitbit in a deal that ends in just a few hours.
Shoppers can claim a Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker if they purchase a Google Pixel 9a phone.
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Shoppers can get the Fitness Charge 6, worth £139.99, for free
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The offer is available to shoppers who buy the new Google Pixel from Argos
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Google is offering this exclusive deal for shoppers who bought their smartphone from Argos between 15 April 2025 and 6 May 2025.
That makes today the last day for shoppers to make the most of this money-saving offer.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to improve their fitness, with the phone and watch working together to provide insightful health data.
Google is providing even more freebies with six months of Fitbit Premium once the Charge 6 has been set up.
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The Fitbit Charge 6 is the newest model, offering a slimline design packed with great premium features.
It includes a built-in GPS perfect for tracking runs and bike rides, as well as a colour display that shows a range of data.
With a battery life that lasts up to six days depending on usage, it can monitor heart rate, steps, calories burned and sleep patterns
In order to claim the deal, shoppers need to hold onto their digital receipt.
After 14 days, they can then submit a claim via this website, up until the 19th of June 2025.
Once a claim has been submitted, shoppers can eagerly await their Fitbit, worth £139.99.
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While shoppers can expect to receive this great freebie within 30 days, Google have warned that it could take up to 60 days.
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The Google Pixel, available for £499, offers a range of great features
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The recently-released Google Pixel 9a is Google's mid-range smartphone option, offering a range of great features for its £499 price tag.
The phone includes four colour options, dual cameras, an 120Hz display, as well as a battery life that lasts over 24 hours.
These features have made it one of the best budget-friendly Androids released so far this year.
Google's AI Assistant, Gemini makes the device even more effective, helping to organise emails, draft messages, or simply providing a handy Q&A tool.
With Google having bought Fitbit, the products work well together to provide a great user experience.
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