Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to 'Google Health' and introducing the screenless Fitbit Air with health tracking features

Google will officially rename the Fitbit app to Google Health, set to roll out on May 19. Additionally, the new Fitbit Air wearable aims to provide health tracking in a simple and affordable design.

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Google is set to transform its Fitbit app into the Google Health app on May 19, consolidating health data functionalities and ushering in the Fitbit Air.
The new app will serve as a hub for fitness, activity, sleep, and medical record tracking, rolling out automatically to users with no action required.
Google Health will feature a new interface that makes viewing vital stats like lab results and medications more accessible, integrating various health metrics seamlessly.

The Fitbit Air, priced at $100 and designed for wearability without the bulk or complexity of existing devices, will feature:
  • 24/7 heart rate monitoring
  • Heart rhythm monitoring with AFib alerts
  • Blood oxygen level tracking
  • Sleep stage monitoring


Google has targeted users who might find traditional products cumbersome, introducing the Air with three distinct band designs: a breathable Performance Loop Band, an Active Band suitable for water, and a more discreet Elevated Modern Band.

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Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, set to launch on May 19. The transition brings an integrated health platform and a new device, Fitbit Air, which features 24/7 heart rate monitoring and is aimed at those who find wearable tech cumbersome. The device will be available May 26.
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Google rebrands Fitbit, launches Fitbit Air

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  • Google is officially rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health after more than a decade since its debut and five years since its last major update.WIRED
  • The Google Health app is set to roll out on May 19 for Android and iOS, with an automatic update for existing Fitbit users.WIREDblog.google
  • The app will serve as a one-stop shop for health and fitness, allowing users to sync and view data across various categories including Activity, Fitness, Sleep, and Vitals.WIREDblog.google
  • Alongside the app rebranding, Google has introduced the Fitbit Air, a new screenless wearable that focuses on health tracking features.TechCrunch
  • The Fitbit Air will feature capabilities such as 24/7 heart rate monitoring, AFib alerts, and blood oxygen level tracking, retailing for $100.TechCrunch
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Context on Google Health and Fitbit Air

Key Facts
  • Google plans to sunset the Google Fit app later this year, with details on migrating user data to Google Health expected in the coming months.WIRED
  • The new Google Health Coach within the app will provide personalized insights acting as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and wellness advisor.WIREDTechCrunch
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