In a bit to compete with Apple Watch that has become quite popular, Google is buying Fitbit and it is paying $2.1 billion for it. Fitbit currently makes bands like Charge and Inspire and smartwatches as part of Versa series. G oogle has bought Fitbit, a company that makes fitness bands and smartwatches. The company is paying $2.1 billion for the smartwatch maker, it announced on Friday evening. The official announcement comes days after rumours started that Google was looking to buy Fitbit, which makes Fitbit fitness bands like Charge and Inspire as well as smartwatches that are part of the company's Versa series. "Today, we're announcing that Google has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit, a leading wearables brand," Rick Osterloh, who heads Google's devices division said. "Fitbit has been a true pioneer... By working closely with Fitbit's team of experts, and bringing together the best AI, software and hardware, we c...