Google Health just made Fitbit Air a better fit for Apple Health users
I’ve found it a little absurd that health apps from different companies and service providers refuse to communicate with each other, even when you’re the one who owns the data. Google just took one small yet important step toward fixing it. Google Health version 5.05 started rolling out today.
- ▪I’ve found it a little absurd that health apps from different companies and service providers refuse to communicate with each other, even when you’re the one who owns the data.
- ▪Google just took one small yet important step toward fixing it.
- ▪Google Health version 5.05 started rolling out today.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
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I’ve found it a little absurd that health apps from different companies and service providers refuse to communicate with each other, even when you’re the one who owns the data. Google just took one small yet important step toward fixing it. Google Health version 5.05 started rolling out today. And compared to the last several releases, this one’s fairly light, especially since it follows four crucial updates packed into June and July. Google So what’s new in this update? Given that it’s a Google app, it’s interesting how the latest version is available for iOS users right now, while the Android version will follow shortly after. If you’re wondering why, that’s because the app’s headline change is aimed squarely at iPhone users.
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