According to Beating Monitor, Google has released the Fitbit Air, a screenless health tracking band priced from $99.99, set for official release on May 26 and currently available for pre-order. Google also announced that the Fitbit App will automatically update to the Google Health App on May 19, with the Gemini-powered AI health coach, Google Health Coach, transitioning from public beta to full launch. The Fitbit Air is Google’s smallest tracker to date, weighing just 5.2 grams, featuring no screen and no on-wrist notifications, designed for seamless, 24/7 wear as a health data collector. It includes sensors for continuous heart rate monitoring, atrial fibrillation (AFib) alerts, blood oxygen (SpO2), heart rate variability, skin temperature, and sleep stage tracking. Battery life lasts up to 7 days, with a 5-minute fast charge providing a full day’s use. It is IP68 water-resistant and supports use up to 50 meters underwater. Compatible with Android 11+ and iOS 16.4+. A special edition collaboration with NBA star Stephen Curry is available for $129.99. Google positions the Fitbit Air as the hardware gateway to Google Health Coach—a Gemini-powered AI health coach that began public beta testing in October last year. The Coach generates personalized fitness plans and sleep recommendations based on user activity, sleep, and health data, and can process uploaded medical records and photos. Google Health Coach is included in the Google Health Premium subscription, priced at $9.99 per month or $99 annually; users who have purchased Google AI Pro or AI Ultra receive it automatically. Each Fitbit Air comes with a complimentary three-month Premium subscription. After replacing the Fitbit App, the Google Health App consolidates wearable device data, Health Connect, Apple Health, and medical records into a single interface organized into four tabs: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health. Existing Fitbit users do not need to download a new app—the transition occurs automatically via update, with historical data migrated seamlessly. Google Fit users will be migrated later this year. The Fitbit brand remains on hardware, while software fully transitions to Google Health. Google reaffirmed that user health data will not be used for Google advertising. The Fitbit Air directly competes in the screenless tracker category alongside Whoop and Oura Ring, but its one-time purchase price of $99 without mandatory subscriptions contrasts sharply with Whoop’s pure subscription model.
Google Launches Fitbit Air: Screenless Band for Gemini Health Coach, Fitbit App Renamed
MarsBitShare
Summary
Google launched the Fitbit Air, a screenless wristband priced at $99.99 with a release date of May 26. The Fitbit app will be rebranded as the Google Health App on May 19, connecting wearable data to Gemini-powered AI health coaching. The 5.2-gram band offers a 7-day battery life, heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and IP68 water resistance. It marks the first hardware release for the Gemini AI health coach, now live after its beta phase. The Google Health App centralizes health data and offers premium plans. Google confirmed that no health data will be used for advertising, aligning with trends in on-chain news and developments in AI and crypto.
Source:Show original
Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.
Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.