Google Health’s rough Fitbit takeover is already forcing a major cleanup plan

Google is responding to criticism of its Fitbit replacement with a cleanup roadmap for Google Health, starting with workout fixes this week and expanding into sleep, nutrition, Coach, and data-sharing updates.

Fitbit is becoming Google Health, and it’s getting a bunch of wellness upgrades

Google Health is getting photo-based food logging, medical records integration, Apple Health and Peloton compatibility, improved sleep tracking accuracy, and a Gemini-powered coach.

Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19

The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.

Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air

The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.

Fitbit’s latest update turns your app into a conversational personal trainer

Fitbit’s 4.68 update goes beyond a typical patch; it brings back sleep log editing, introduces Conversational Check-Ins with your Coach, and delivers step-by-step workout guidance.

Fitbit Air leak claims a sub-$100 price and plenty of colors for Google’s fitness band

With no screen to distract you, the Fitbit Air focuses on the basics while offering fun colors at a friendly price.

Google’s next wearable could be the screen-less Fitbit Air and it’s coming for Whoop’s crown

Google’s upcoming screen-less band will be called the Fitbit Air. The company plans to rebrand Fitbit Premium to Google Health, moving wellness features firmly under the Google brand.

Google is prepping a fitness band to beat the screen-less rage that is Whoop

Google is building a screen-less Fitbit band to rival Whoop, and it comes with an AI health coach powered by Gemini.

Your Fitbit app just got a major redesign, and you don’t need Premium to try it

Fitbit’s app redesign is no longer behind a waitlist; free users can now access the new four-tab layout alongside fresh features, including calorie tracking, mood logging, and a revamped stress score.

Pixel Watch update issues could be skewing your daily activity data

Pixel Watch users report inflated steps, calories, and missing health data after the March 2026 update, raising concerns about tracking reliability and leaving many waiting for a fix.
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