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Google Health App Gets Major Update After User Backlash
27 May
Summary
- Google is rolling out significant updates to its Health app this week.
- Users will see improvements to dashboard customization and data logging.
- New features include custom food logging and enhanced sleep tracking.
Google has announced a series of updates for its Health app, which recently replaced Fitbit, in response to significant user feedback. These changes are set to begin rolling out starting this week, aiming to address a flood of complaints.
Users can expect improvements to the 'Today' and 'Health' dashboards, making it easier to customize, re-arrange, add, or remove health metrics displayed. The app is also regaining and adding new features, including the ability to create, log, and view custom food items. Additionally, the app will introduce charts for hourly step goals and a new 24-hour sleep overview that consolidates main sleep periods and naps.
The controversial AI coach feature is also being adjusted. While some users have criticized its verbosity, others find its advice valuable. Google has acknowledged the mixed reception and is working on refining the AI-generated messages within the 'Today' tab to balance insightfulness with user preference for data visibility.
