The Fitbit app has introduced a significant upgrade, now showcasing data from third-party sources to offer users a more comprehensive overview of their health. Google emphasized the expansion of Health Connect's capabilities, allowing the integration of statistics from popular wearables and apps like AllTrials, the Oura Ring, and nutritional data from MyFitnessPal. The Today tab on the Fitbit app introduces a new section called Records, presenting detailed Health Connect information. A demo video illustrates entries such as daily calories burned, distance traveled, floors climbed, and body measurements, each providing a detailed stat readout with insights into daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly averages.
Notably, third-party data entries in the Fitbit app are marked with the respective service's logo, allowing users to easily identify the source. However, it is crucial to acknowledge potential discrepancies in the displayed information, as highlighted by 9To5Google, which notes that data in Health Connect may not precisely match metrics observed on Fitbit devices. This update is part of a broader Android feature drop, encompassing various enhancements, including WearOS smartwatches receiving public transit directions via Google Maps, Google Messages integrating the Gemini chatbot, and an Android home screen output switcher for Spotify, enabling seamless media playback switching between devices for subscribers.
