As mentioned not too long ago, Google has finally gone ahead with the launch of the new Google Health app, which takes over for the Fitbit app and also doubles as a centralized hub for your data from Google Health Coach and the new Fitbit Air wearable, for example. That said though, what exactly can you expect from the app?
Google says that in addition to aggregating your data across its own devices and software, Google Health will also handle input from third-party apps and devices including smart wearables, smart scales, medical records, and even food logging apps such as MyFitnessPal, for example. The app is designed to analyze overlapping data, identify health trends, and fill in missing information gaps automatically. It will also work in tandem with Google Health Coach to provide users with health and wellness suggestions based on their data.
The Google Health app can likewise connect with any device or app that’s integrated with Health Connect or Apple Health, as well as hundreds of apps via the newly rebranded Google Health APIs, which replace the former Fitbit APIs. Users in the United States will be able to sync their official medical records directly to the app to track laboratory results and vital signs. Google adds that it’s planning to expand medical record integration to more regions in the coming months.
Users can also share data with other apps, export TCX files for workouts, share step and Cardio Load data with friends, and even download their data using Google Takeout. As for privacy though, Google states that users will maintain full control over their information, with the ability to opt into features, manage sharing permissions, or delete their data at any time. Data stored within the Google Health app will not be used for Google Ads targeting.
