As mentioned not too long ago, Google has finally moved forward with the launch of the new Google Health app, which replaces the Fitbit app and also serves as a centralized hub for your data from the Google Health Coach and the new Fitbit Air wearable, for example. However, that being said what can you actually expect from the app?
Google says that in addition to collecting your data across its own devices and software, Google Health will also handle input from third-party apps and devices like smart wearables, smart scales, medical records, and even food logging apps. MyFitnessPalFor example. The app is designed to analyze overlapping data, identify health trends, and automatically fill in missing information gaps. It will also work closely with Google Health Coaches to provide users with health and wellness suggestions based on their data.
The Google Health app can likewise connect to any device or app that’s integrated with Health Connect or Apple Health, as well as hundreds of apps through the newly rebranded Google Health API, which replaces the former Fitbit API. Users in the United States will be able to sync their official medical records directly into the app to track lab results and vital signs. Google says it plans to expand the medical records integration to more areas in the coming months.
Users can 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. However as for privacy, Google says users will retain full control over their information with the ability to choose features, manage sharing permissions or delete their data at any time. Data stored within the Google Health app will not be used for Google ad targeting.
