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June 1, 2026

4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal

The rebranding of Google Health, previously known as the Fitbit app, has received negative feedback from users, prompting Google to address bugs and emphasize user feedback. The app includes customization options, such as using the Health Connect API to share data with other health apps and devices. Users can also set health goals with the AI-powered Health Coach if they subscribe to Google Health Premium, which costs .99 per month. The new Fitbit Air device, priced at .99, tracks health data for up to seven days on a single charge and serves as an entry point into the Google Health ecosystem. Subscriptions to Google Health Premium or Google AI Pro, priced at .99 and .99 per month respectively, enhance the app's functionality but are optional.

AppWizard

June 1, 2026

How to Setup the New Google Health App to Make It Not Suck

The Google Health app has replaced the Fitbit app, leading to a redesign that has affected user experience. Google is addressing user feedback by implementing enhancements and fixing bugs. Users can customize the Today page and Health tab by removing default tiles and adding them back in a preferred order, as drag-and-drop reordering is not available. Android users can add a Google Health widget to their home screen for quick access to key metrics, which currently displays weekly cardio, steps, readiness, and recent sleep data. The widget also includes a shortcut to the Google Health Coach for premium subscribers and a refresh button for data updates.

AppWizard

May 30, 2026

I actually don’t hate the new Google Health app, but it could still use some work. Here are my highlights after testing the revamped Fitbit app, and how I think Google can improve

The Google Health app has been redesigned from its previous identity as Fitbit and launched alongside the Fitbit Air. It features daily run recommendations enhanced by AI, but lacks the ability to send non-running workouts to the Pixel Watch. The workout interface is user-friendly, but the Pixel Watch cannot automatically count reps or sets. The categorization of workouts as "suggestions" in the Fitness tab is less definitive than before, though Google plans to reintroduce structured schedules later this year. The app provides motivational messages based on user activity and sleep metrics, allowing for flexible goal adjustments. The food logging feature allows users to log meals through descriptions or photos, but nutritional accuracy is inconsistent. The app syncs with MyFitnessPal for better meal logging. Additionally, users can link medical records to access health information in one place, although the presentation of historical data can be overwhelming. Google Health is actively working on updates based on user feedback, though some features, like sleep profiles, are not currently available.

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 30, 2026

Kingston kids to compete in Ontario’s top Minecraft championships

More than 100 students will participate in the largest Minecraft esports competition in Ontario at Humber Polytechnic on Saturday. Two teams from King’s Town School, the Pixelites and the TerrorBytes, will compete in the Ontario Scholastic Esports Association (OSEA) Minecraft Provincial Championship against 16 other teams. The competition is for students in Grades 5 to 8 and involves collaborative building challenges using Minecraft Education. The Pixelites include Oliver Armstrong, Ralph Bobrow, and Harlo Garwood, while the TerrorBytes consist of Kieran McCabe, Charlie Neary, and Jackson Geen. This year's qualifying task required teams to create an Olympic-themed parkour course. The event aims to connect gaming with curriculum-based learning and skills development. Teams will have 30 to 40 minutes to complete each of the four build challenges, with one scenario remaining a mystery. Medals will be awarded to top teams, but the focus is on skill development and confidence-building. The event will be livestreamed for families and school communities.

BetaBeacon

May 29, 2026

Inazuma Eleven Cross Game Launches for iOS, Android on June 9

Inazuma Eleven: Cross will be launching for iOS and Android on June 9, featuring a new protagonist named Yō Shiosawa and an original story. The Japan National Team 2026 Project will be included in the game, along with new commemorative artwork and the addition of Mark Evans and Jude Sharp in Japan's national team uniform. The fifth free major update "New Kick-Off" DLC for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will be available on June 11. Characters from Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will not transfer to Inazuma Eleven: Cross, but will be saved for a future sequel game.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

Google Health is already ironing out some of its biggest problems

Google Health has announced upcoming enhancements for its rebranded app, focusing on workout tracking, sleep metrics, and connectivity with Fitbit Air. Improvements will include fixes for sleep scores, customization options for Health dashboards, enhancements to automatic workout detection, and a new 24-hour sleep view. The app allows users to delete logs via the Ask Coach feature and aims to correct misclassified workouts. The timeline for these updates is not confirmed, but they are expected to be implemented soon following user feedback after the app's launch.

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.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats widget on Android

Google Health has started rolling out version 5.0 of the Fitbit app for Android devices, introducing a new homescreen Quick Access Widget that replaces the previous Steps widget. This widget can display up to six different metrics simultaneously and allows users to customize their interface by removing certain elements. It includes a heart icon for direct app access, quick navigation to the Health Coach feature, and indicates the last update time. The update also features a new Google Health icon, phasing out Fitbit branding for software, while Fitbit branding remains for hardware. Version 5.0 is necessary for setting up the upcoming Fitbit Air, with the rollout starting on May 19 and expected to be fully available by May 26.