Google Launches Screenless Fitbit Air and Rebrands App to Google Health
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Air, a new screenless wearable device that marks a return to minimalist health tracking. Priced at $99.99 and launching on May 26, the device features a compact design with bottom-mounted sensors that slot into various bands, including a special Steph Curry edition. Concurrently, Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, introducing a refreshed interface with Material Expressive aesthetics. The existing Fitbit Premium subscription will transition to Google Health Premium, costing $10 per month or $100 annually, though it is included with AI Pro or AI Ultra tiers. A key addition to the premium service is an AI-powered Health Coach, a chatbot that provides personalized wellness advice based on user health data. While basic tracking remains free, the shutdown of Google Fit later this year will require users to migrate their data to the new Google Health platform. This move aligns Google with competitors like Whoop and Hume, emphasizing data-driven insights over smartwatch displays.
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Google Launches Screenless Fitbit Air and Rebrands App to Google Health
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Air, a new screenless wearable device that marks a return to minimalist health tracking. Priced at $99.99 and launching on May 26, the device features a compact design with bottom-mounted sensors that slot into various bands, including a special Steph Curry edition. Concurrently, Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, introducing a refreshed interface with Material Expressive aesthetics. The existing Fitbit Premium subscription will transition to Google Health Premium, costing $10 per month or $100 annually, though it is included with AI Pro or AI Ultra tiers. A key addition to the premium service is an AI-powered Health Coach, a chatbot that provides personalized wellness advice based on user health data. While basic tracking remains free, the shutdown of Google Fit later this year will require users to migrate their data to the new Google Health platform. This move aligns Google with competitors like Whoop and Hume, emphasizing data-driven insights over smartwatch displays.
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