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Google announces the Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch with Gemini intelligence, proactive assistance features like At a Glance, and advanced health tracking powered by Google Health and the new Health Guardian features.
Google Health's 5.05 update finally lets Fitbit users sync workouts, steps, and vitals directly to Apple Health, eliminating the need for third-party workarounds. The update also introduces Smart Health Links for sharing medical records in the US.
ghealth is an open-source CLI for the Google Health API that lets you pull 40 health metrics, including sleep breakdowns and heart rate data, directly from the terminal or pipe them into AI agents. Setup is handled by a wizard for GCP project, OAuth, and scopes.
The Fitbit Air is a minimalist fitness tracker lacking a screen but offering comprehensive health sensors, though Google's AI Health Coach integration feels unnecessary and overly chatty.
Google has replaced the Fitbit app with Google Health, integrating an AI health coach, but many users are frustrated with the new interface, lack of customization, and forced AI interactions, leading to widespread calls for the old app's return.
Google is launching its AI-powered 'Google Health Coach' on May 19, integrated into the new Google Health Premium subscription and built on Gemini AI to provide personalized wellness, fitness, and nutrition advice. The release coincides with the rebranding of the Fitbit app to 'Google Health' and the introduction of the Fitbit Air wearable.
Google announces that the Fitbit app will rebrand as the Google Health app on May 26 for Android and iOS, combining Fitbit tracking with Google's holistic wellness features and personalized coaching.
Google releases a new Health app that integrates multiple sources of health data, launches a screenless tracker Fitbit Air, and builds a proactive personalized health coach Google Health Coach based on Gemini.