Google's Fitbit deal may face scrutiny from Justice Department

Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit may face scrutiny from US Justice Department. The department may review plans by Alphabet Inc-owned Google to buy fitness tracker maker Fitbit Inc for possible antitrust issues, a source told Reuters. The deal will give search giant Google the capability to take on Apple and Samsung in market for fitness trackers and smart watches.

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