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Google Health 5.07 Update Improves Manual Logging, Maps, and Health Connect Stability
Key points
- Manual workout logging now supports more metrics and faster updates.
- Map performance has improved with faster loading and smoother rendering.
- Health Connect stability issues for Android users have been resolved.
- Trail and incline runs now contribute to total running distance.
- Google Health version 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS.
- A Google Account is now mandatory for Google Health app usage.
- Fitbit account logins are no longer supported.
- Unmigrated Fitbit data will be deleted.
- A sign-up issue for users with previously associated Fitbit email addresses has been fixed.
Enhanced Manual Workout Logging
Google Health 5.07 introduces improvements for users who manually log exercises. Users can now add and adjust a greater number of metrics when logging workouts, and these edits will appear in workout summaries more quickly. Additionally, the update allows for logging more metrics when transitioning between pool and open swim exercises.
Map Performance and Accuracy Updates
The update includes significant enhancements to the maps experience within Google Health. These improvements feature faster loading times, smoother rendering, and better adjustments. An issue where maps were occasionally missing during tracking sessions for running, biking, or walking on a phone has also been fixed. Furthermore, trail runs and incline runs are now correctly counted towards overall running distance totals.
Weight Tracking and Health Connect Fixes
For weight tracking, the weight graph's dynamic minimum and maximum range has been recalibrated to make weight trends and changes easier to view. The update also addresses a critical issue affecting Android users where some lost their connection with Health Connect. Impacted users will now see Health Connect listed correctly in the Partner Apps section of the Connections screen, restoring stability.
Updates
- Google Health version 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS.
- A Google Account is now mandatory for Google Health app usage.
- Fitbit account logins are no longer supported.
- Unmigrated Fitbit data will be deleted.
- A sign-up issue for users with previously associated Fitbit email addresses has been fixed.
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How outlets covered it
Google Health version 5.08 is rolling out on Android and iOS, making a Google Account mandatory for app usage as the Fitbit account migration period has concluded. This update removes support for Fitbit account logins and addresses a sign-up issue for users with previously associated Fitbit email addresses, while also including general stability improvements.
Google Health version 5.07 is rolling out with updates to manual workout logging, map performance, and fixes for Health Connect. These changes improve data entry and visualization for fitness tracking and address connectivity issues for Android users.