Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner, with the big keynote scheduled for May 19. Last year’s event saw a heavy focus on AI, and we are expecting a similar theme this time around. Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2026. Google I/O 2026: Schedule and livestream This year, the Google I/O keynote … Read More “What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more” »
TL;DR Google has announced that it’s dropping a ton of Fitbit features as part of the switch to Google Health. The Google Health app won’t offer badges, a variety of social options, sleep profiles, sleep animals, and more. The new app also drops several key features for diabetics and others who want to track their … Read More “Google is killing all these Fitbit features as part of Google Health transition” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Every friend group is going to have its black sheep. Maybe they’re the one who’s most likely to need bailing out, the one who’s always canceling plans at the last minute, or the one who’s never jumping at the chance to buy the next round. I’m the black sheep in … Read More “Google Voice’s lack of RCS support is ruining my group chat” »
TL;DR Google Fit users will have the option to migrate their historical data to the Google Health app. This option is scheduled to become available later this year. There are some big changes happening to the Fitbit app. Not only is the app getting a redesign, but it’s also getting rebranded as Google Health. As … Read More “Google Health will eventually let you pull in years of data from the Google Fit app” »
TL;DR Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health and officially launching the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach beyond its public preview program. The coach uses the SHARP framework to provide adaptive fitness plans, conversational logging, and medical record analysis for premium subscribers. New machine learning models have increased sleep stage accuracy by 15%, enabling … Read More “Google Health Coach is officially here to replace generic fitness advice” »
One downside to owning an Apple Watch is that it simply doesn’t support the Google Health app (formerly known as the Fitbit app). Now, Google has hinted that the app and Health Coach feature could indeed come to Apple’s wearable line. Google representative Andy Abramson told journalists that Google Health and the Health Coach will … Read More “Google Health, formerly the Fitbit app, could finally come to Apple Watches” »
TL;DR Google is rebranding Fitbit Premium as Google Health Premium alongside the Fitbit app’s transition to the new Google Health app. The subscription price is increasing from Fitbit Premium’s current $79.99 per year to $99.99 annually. The monthly plan costs the same at $9.99. Google Health Premium adds Gemini-powered coaching, adaptive fitness plans, deeper sleep … Read More “Fitbit Premium is now Google Health Premium and it’ll cost more” »
TL;DR You can use the newly launched Fitbit Air alongside a Pixel Watch. Google has confirmed that both devices can co-exist in the new Google Health app. This saves you the effort of switching devices or going through the connection-disconnection loop every time you want to switch. Google just brought on a new fitness tracking … Read More “Fitbit Air plays nice with Pixel Watch, you can wear both at once” »
TL;DR Your Fitbit app is transforming into Google Health, with some big changes to data management and personal training. Google Health will be able to incorporate health data across disparate sources, even inlcuding Apple Health. With Google Health Premium and the AI-powered Google Health Coach, users can craft and adjust customized fitness plans. Fitbit is … Read More “Your Fitbit app is becoming Google Health — All you need to know” »
TL;DR Google’s next agentic AI could already be under internal testing at the company. Codenamed “Remy,” the tool is described as a “24/7 personal agent.” After spinning down work on Project Mariner efforts, Remy may be Google’s response to OpenClaw. Right now, the question isn’t whether or not AI agents can help get work done … Read More “Google reportedly testing next-gen “Remy” AI agent” »
