It’s been over a week since the Fitbit app transitioned into the new Google Health app, bringing with it a complete design revamp and the possibility of more integrations and a more centralized health experience that ties together Fitbit, Google Fit, and Health Connect. But, having used the app for a week, my personal opinion … Read More “Survey reveals 50% of users don’t like the new Google Health app” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve had the new Google Fitbit Air for about 10 days now, and from the moment I unboxed it, I’ve been wondering what it brings to my use case that my daily-worn Pixel Watch 4 doesn’t already provide. There’s the longer battery life and the quasi-certainty of knowing that, … Read More “I found a hidden way to wear the Fitbit Air that Google didn’t tell you about” »
The Fitbit Air is a comfortably lightweight, screenless tracker centered around passive health and fitness monitoring and excellent sleep tracking. It pairs Fitbit’s approachable health platform with long battery life and streamlined fitness features, all at an accessible $99 price point. Fitness tracking bands never fully disappeared, but they definitely stopped being interesting for a … Read More “A strong case for minimalism and ditching your smartwatch” »
TL;DR After widely rolling out the new Google Health app, Google has shared a long list of bug fixes and improvements headed to the platform in the coming weeks and months. The fixes and improvements cover everything from exercise tracking, sleep, nutrition, fitness plans, and AI Coach features. Google also confirmed upcoming features like structured … Read More “Google details big fixes and upgrades coming to Google Health” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Fitbit Air can be used simultaneously with the Pixel Watch. However, the Fitbit Air can’t be used simultaneously with other Fitbit devices. Google’s recently launched Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screenless fitness accessory that offers passive wellness tracking. While you can use it as your main fitness tracker, … Read More “PSA: Don’t buy the Fitbit Air expecting it to work with your Charge or Versa” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I’m not a fan of most fitness trackers. I’ve used a number of Fitbit products over the years, most recently the Charge 6. None of them ever stuck in my routine. Most wound up being a simple smartwatch, giving me notifications of texts and incoming calls. I’m not a … Read More “I’m not a fitness buff, but I still can’t wait to buy the Fitbit Air” »
However, having used the new app for about a week now, I have another categorical feeling about it: It’s counterintuitive, and I hate it. It’s a huge step back in usability, and Google’s single-minded focus on AI has ruined what was a much better experience in my opinion. What do you think of the new … Read More “I’ve used the new Google Health app for a week, and I hate it” »
After years of eager fans (like me) begging for a return to its roots, Google has launched a screenless fitness tracker in the Fitbit Air. The module and band design prioritize minimalism, but it’s still committed to tracking all those critical fitness metrics in the background. Few devices on the market are quite like the … Read More “Survey suggests this legacy wearable is the best Fitbit Air alternative” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority First impressions matter, and after 48 hours with the Fitbit Air, Google’s new screen-less tracker is making a very good one. Honestly, I’m already more impressed by the physical device than I was by the idea of it. Ever since the early rumors surfaced, the Fitbit Air sounded like another … Read More “48 hours later, I’m already impressed” »
Stephen Headrick / Android Authority TL;DR Social features on the Fitbit app are being paused in preparation for the Google Health app transition. You will not be able to send messages, view leaderboards, or add or remove friends. Access to a new social experience will open up when you’re in the Google Health app. While … Read More “Google is hitting pause on the Fitbit app’s social features” »
