Google is killing this very popular app used by more than 100 million people

In a new announcement post, Google said it is replacing Google Fit and the Fitbit app with a new app called "Google Health."

Google is killing Google Fit and the Fitbit app, replacing both with a single, unified platform called Google Health. The company announced the overhaul today, combining health tracking, AI coaching, and new hardware into one place while promising some "noticeable upgrades" for existing users.

One of such upgrades is a new layout designed to make your data easier to find. The app is now organized into four tabs: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health. The Fitness tab is where you will find your "weekly plan" with workout suggestions, while the Today and Health tabs feature a dashboard that you can customize to show the metrics you care about most.

Google said the app is compatible with hundreds of devices and services through Health Connect, Apple Health, and the Google Health APIs. This integration allows you to see data from different sources in one place, like your Peloton workouts or your meals logged in MyFitnessPal. The company is also bringing back expanded friend leaderboards, letting you compete with others on steps and cardio load.

Of course, there are some AI features built on the Gemini model. The new Google Health Coach interprets your data to provide adaptive fitness plans and sleep insights. You can log information using text, voice, or by snapping a photo of your food or a gym machine's screen. For users in the United States, the AI can even read and summarize uploaded medical records to offer personalized wellness advice.

You won't need to download a new app to get this. The update launches May 19 as an automatic, over-the-air change for everyone currently using the Fitbit app. Later this year, Google will notify Google Fit users and provide a tool to help them migrate their historical data over to the new Google Health platform.

The new Google Health app comes as the company creates a more direct answer to the likes of Whoop and Oura. Dubbed the "Fitbit Air," this screenless fitness band comes with a tiny 5.2-gram sensor pebble, a 7-day battery life, and a fast-charging feature that provides a full day of power in just five minutes.

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