Google Health is facing user backlash described as 'unbelievably bad' following its replacement of the Fitbit app. The company has said fixes are coming soon.
Google Health has received sharp criticism over its new app that replaced the Fitbit app. Users have called the experience 'unbelievably bad' in early feedback.
Users of the Google Pixel Watch are experiencing unreliable step counts, calories burned, and other fitness metrics following Fitbit's March update. Some reports indicate stats have even tripled.
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Fitbit has announced that its AI-powered Personal Health Coach, known as Coach, is now available to free subscribers through a public preview. The feature, powered by Google's Gemini AI, offers new tools for tracking cycle health, mental wellbeing, and nutrition. Premium users retain access to advanced personalized insights and plans.
Garmin has filed a US trademark for a wearable device named CIRQA, which tracks physiological data and recovery metrics similar to Whoop bands. The filing, submitted in February and spotted by Gadgets & Wearables, describes measuring physical parameters, bio-signals, stress recovery, alertness, and performance. This follows a January store page leak reported by Android Authority.
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Google has rolled out enhancements to its Google Home app, improving camera navigation and controls with Gemini AI integration. The update also brings Gemini 3.1 to the voice assistant for early access users, enabling better handling of complex commands. New automation options expand smart home capabilities.