https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u39926Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:40:41 +0000Google released a Play Services update that increases the accuracy of workout routes on Wear OS smartwatches. This follows the deployment of Google Health version 5.05, which enables Fitbit users to sync vitals, sleep, steps, and workouts to Apple Health without third-party tools. In the US, the app now includes Smart Health Links for easier medical record sharing. While the app has seen improvements over the last two months, some users report that the AI retains excessive data and lacks sufficient user controls.Why it mattersGoogle is consolidating health data across its ecosystem to better i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u34442Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:02:16 +0000Google Health now allows Fitbit users to sync sleep, steps, vitals, and workouts directly to Apple Health without third-party software. Version 5.05 also introduces Smart Health Links in the US to simplify the sharing of medical record summaries. These updates follow a series of app redesigns aimed at consolidating health data across Google's ecosystem. The company is also expanding the app's reach to include integrated medical documentation and broader hardware support.Why it mattersGoogle is consolidating its fragmented health ecosystem by moving data away from Google Fit. This str https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u34439Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:01:22 +0000Google Health now supports direct synchronization of Fitbit vitals, sleep, workouts, and steps to Apple Health, eliminating the requirement for third-party apps. Version 5.05 introduces Smart Health Links to simplify the sharing of medical record summaries for users in the US. These updates follow a broader redesign of the app and a series of releases aimed at improving the ecosystem for Pixel Watch and Fitbit owners. The platform is also expanding its reach to include home hardware sleep tracking and upcoming wearable hardware.Why it mattersGoogle is consolidating its fragmented health ecosys https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u26694Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:45:25 +0000Google is executing a roadmap of improvements for the Health app following its redesign. Recent updates include four separate app releases. A new watch model has also appeared in the app settings.Still unconfirmed:The Pixel Watch 5 is appearing as an available device for setup in the Google Health app. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u19013Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:51:14 +0000Google has replaced the Fitbit app with the Google Health app. The transition includes a major redesign and the introduction of a screenless Fitbit Air wearable. Google is now addressing user backlash with a roadmap of fixes and feature additions.What's confirmed:The Google Health app has replaced the Fitbit app.Google released a screenless wearable called the Fitbit Air priced at $99.Still unconfirmed:Google is promising over 39 new features and fixes for the Google Health app.The app is phasing out the Fitbit name specifically on Pixel Watches. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u13533Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:21:58 +0000Google released version 5.02 of the Health app in June to improve sleep and fitness tracking. The update brings back features lost during the Fitbit rebrand for Pixel Watch and Fitbit users. However, some fixes remain unavailable for iOS users.What's confirmed:Google released version 5.02 of the Health app in June.The update focuses on sleep and fitness tracking for Fitbit and Pixel Watch users.Version 5.02 restores features that were removed during the Fitbit rebrand.Still unconfirmed:iOS users are still waiting for nap tracking and dashboard reordering fixes.Google began rolling out a June 2 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u9114Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:45:58 +0000Google released version 5.02 of the Health app for Android and iOS. The update addresses issues resulting from the Fitbit migration. It focuses on restoring lost functionality and improving sleep and activity tracking.What's confirmed:Google Health version 5.02 is available for Android and iOS devices.The update introduces nap tracking and hourly activity diagrams.Version 5.02 includes nutrition improvements and bug fixes for Fitbit and Pixel Watch users.The update aims to resolve issues caused by the transition from Fitbit to Google Health.Still unconfirmed:The update includes over a dozen ch https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-google-health-app-update-hands-fitbit-and-pixel-watch-users-a-much-needed-win#u6901Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:35:20 +0000Google released version 5.02 of the Health app in June. The update focuses on fitness tracking and sleep. It restores specific features for Pixel Watch and Fitbit users.What's confirmed:Google Health 5.02 is rolling out.The update brings back nap tracking and hourly activity.The June update emphasizes sleep and fitness tracking.Still unconfirmed:The update contains more than 13 changes.The update provides a win for Fitbit and Pixel Watch users.