Fitbit users are upset that Google replace the fitness tracker's companion app with a new Google Health app. Credit: Koshiro K / Shutterstock Instead, Google is now dealing with backlash from some fo ...

"You clearly didn't get the memo about taking it easy today." That was the headline to the summary of a workout I had logged in the new Google Health app. Minutes later, it was replaced with something ...

The switch from Fitbit to Google Health was announced earlier in the month, began rolling out a few days ago as an app update, and basically completed over the weekend thanks to Fitbit Air orders ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The Fitbit app will ...

Five years after acquiring the brand, Google is finally expanding into a new phase of fitness tracking with the screenless Fitbit Air. The $99 tracker, which is available to pre-order now ahead of an ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Add as a preferred ...

With a simple, screenless design and long battery life, the Fitbit Air has a lot of similarities to the Whoop 5.0, but costs a lot less. It marks a sharp turn for the Fitbit brand under Google. I’m ...

Google is officially pulling the plug on the Fitbit app, replacing it with the new Google Health app on May 19, 2026. It is quite ironic, as the company just announced a new Fitbit Air screenless ...

The Fitbit app is failing to show data for some users. The cause of the behavior is unknown. A Fitbit forum moderator recommends restarting affected devices and apps. It looks like the Fitbit app is ...

Google bought Fitbit back in 2019 and took its time before starting to push Fitbit users closer to the Google ecosystem. In fact, it wasn’t until 2023 that Google opened up the option to switch Fitbit ...

What does the redesigned Fitbit app actually look like? The updated layout seems more logical now. It ditches the old navigation in favor of a cleaner four-tab structure: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and ...

Google says Fitbit's AI Coach will offer improved sleep insights and use your medical records for more personalized advice. Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was ...