Google reveals massive list of fixes and new features coming to the Google Health app

In a recent update, Google has unveiled an extensive list of enhancements and bug fixes for its newly launched Google Health app, aimed at refining user experience and functionality. These updates are set to roll out over the coming weeks and months, with a focus on various aspects of health tracking, including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and the innovative AI Coach features.

Central to this announcement is a commitment to improving exercise tracking and the accuracy of health data. Google has acknowledged issues where certain runs were misclassified as general workouts and is implementing fixes to rectify this. Additionally, users can expect the introduction of run splits and enhancements to map loading times within workout summaries. The company is also addressing incomplete TCX exports and inconsistencies that arise when multiple devices or apps are linked to Google Health, ensuring that workout data is accurately represented.

Here’s the full list of announced fixes and features for Google Health

Exercise Tracking:

Bug Fixes

• Correctly label runs that were incorrectly labeled as general workouts for some users (rolling out this week).
• Add splits to run summaries (rolling out this week).
• Improve load time and discoverability for maps on exercise summaries.
• Address incomplete data in TCX exports for exercises tracked using Fitbit Air and connected GPS and for exercises tracked using multiple devices or apps connected to Google Health.

Improvements

• Enhance app responsiveness during live tracking of Fitbit Air exercises in case of lost connectivity.
• Resolve metric inconsistencies when tracking exercises with multiple devices connected to Google Health.
• Continue to enhance the automatic detection of exercises by Fitbit Air.

Nutrition and Calorie Tracking:

Bug Fixes

• Prevent log duplication when the same third-party app is connected via Health Connect and Google Health directly.
• Ensure logs from MyFitnessPal, Cronometer, and LoseIt have appropriate meal types (not labeled as Other).
• Correct over-reporting of calories burned for Pixel Watch users to ensure accurate energy expenditure tracking.

Improvements

• Introduce custom food viewing, creation, and logging capabilities.
• Enhance goal-setting and progress tracking functionalities.
• Expand deletion options for more granular management of logs.
• Include the name of the third-party source in detailed food log views.

Daily Activity:

Improvements

• Add charts for hourly step goals in both the Today and Health tabs.

Sleep:

Bug Fixes

• Resolve issues with missing Sleep Scores for some users.

Improvements

• Introduce a 24-hour total sleep view to combine main sleep and naps.
• Enhance accessibility for viewing naps, both for today and previous days.
• Update the Restlessness bar for better visibility alongside the Awake bar.
• Add deletion options for sleep sessions.

Google Health Coach:

• Refine Google Health Coach messages in the Today tab for brevity and clarity.
• Incorporate more visual elements like charts and stats into messages.
• Adjust the frequency of messages based on user activity to reduce unnecessary commentary.
• Enhance memory for user preferences and improve log deletion support.
• Add functionality for logging core body temperature and include detailed nutritional measurements.

Improvements to Fitness Plans:

• Revise Fitness plans based on user feedback, with a focus on structured weekly schedules.
• Continue enhancing the quality and execution of coach-generated workouts.

Metric Views:

Bug Fixes

• Address issues with data consistency between the Today and Health tabs.

Improvements

• Facilitate easier customization of the Today and Health dashboards.

Sharing your data:

Bug Fixes

• Fix app crashes when accessing friends and family settings in certain scenarios.

Improvements

• Add support for sharing data back to Apple Health.
• Enable sharing of medical records through Smart Health Links.
• Allow the use of command line interfaces and AI tools on user data.

Account Migration and Support:

Improvements

• Enhance the account migration process to allow for easier management of child accounts.

These updates reflect Google’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the user experience within the Google Health app, ensuring that users can effectively track their health and fitness journeys with precision and ease.