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AppWizard

May 30, 2026

Survey reveals 50% of users don’t like the new Google Health app

Over a week after the Fitbit app transitioned to the Google Health app, users have expressed mixed feelings about the changes. While 51% of users in a poll acknowledged that the app looks better, they found it worse to use. Only 5% enjoyed the functionality while disliking the design, and just 23% felt the app was both visually appealing and user-friendly. Users reported difficulties in accessing basic metrics, with complaints about the app's new layout complicating navigation. Many expressed frustration over the AI coach's intrusive nature and the lack of essential statistics on a single screen. Additional complaints included issues with workout data integration, the removal of hourly move reminders, and food logging challenges. Users are considering switching to alternative platforms, with Garmin being a popular choice.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

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

Google has announced a series of updates and bug fixes for the Google Health app, focusing on enhancements in exercise tracking, nutrition, daily activity, sleep, and the Google Health Coach features. Key updates include: - Exercise Tracking: - Fixes for misclassified runs, introduction of run splits, improved map loading times, and addressing incomplete TCX exports. - Enhancements to app responsiveness during live tracking and better exercise detection. - Nutrition and Calorie Tracking: - Bug fixes to prevent log duplication, ensure accurate meal types, and correct calorie reporting for Pixel Watch users. - Improvements include custom food logging, enhanced goal-setting, and detailed food log views. - Daily Activity: - Addition of charts for hourly step goals. - Sleep: - Fixes for missing Sleep Scores and improvements like a 24-hour total sleep view and better visibility for sleep metrics. - Google Health Coach: - Refinements for clarity in messages, incorporation of visual elements, and enhanced user preference memory. - Fitness Plans: - Revisions based on user feedback and improvements in coach-generated workouts. - Metric Views: - Fixes for data consistency and easier customization of dashboards. - Data Sharing: - Fixes for app crashes and improvements for sharing data with Apple Health and medical records. - Account Migration and Support: - Enhanced processes for managing child accounts. These updates are set to roll out over the coming weeks and months.

AppWizard

May 24, 2026

I’ve used the new Google Health app for a week, and I hate it

User feedback on the new Google Health app revealed mixed sentiments: 28% praised it as "gorgeous and so useful," 26% found it visually appealing but cumbersome, 10% appreciated its functionality but disliked the aesthetic, 20% expressed indifference, and 16% had not transitioned from Fitbit. The app's design features lengthy text explanations from the Google Health Coach that overshadow vital statistics, diminishing usability. The Fitness and Sleep tabs also exhibit design flaws, with excessive scrolling and text before essential metrics. Users cannot easily move tiles or customize the home screen, limiting visibility for health data. Suggested improvements include presenting metrics and graphs upfront, allowing tile customization, resizing the home screen tile section, prioritizing workouts in the Fitness tab, and displaying sleep statistics before interpretations in the Sleep tab.

BetaBeacon

September 24, 2025

Google Introduces AI Gaming Coach ‘Play Games Sidekick’ for Android Gamers

Google has launched Play Games Sidekick, an AI-powered gaming coach that provides real-time tips and strategies without leaving Android games.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Google’s new AI health coach is coming to Fitbit and Pixel Watches next month

Google has introduced an AI-powered personal health coach for Pixel Watch and Fitbit devices, which acts as a fitness trainer, sleep coach, and wellness advisor. It personalizes recommendations based on individual goals, recovery needs, and activity levels. A revamped Fitbit app featuring AI capabilities will be rolled out, initially available as a preview for Fitbit Premium users. The AI health coach utilizes Google Gemini to tailor its suggestions and will adapt to users' habits and health over time. It is compatible with data from Health Connect and HealthKit. The feature is set to launch for Fitbit Premium users in the U.S. next month, with early access sign-up available now.