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Fitbit Air finally gets 'Health Guardian' in a huge Google Health update in October
Android Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is releasing version 5.11 of the Health app for Android and iOS, introducing the Health Guardian feature for Fitbit Air users, which provides Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance trends after several days of wearing the tracker.
- Health Guardian insights require Fitbit Air users to wear the device for at least five days for Blood Pressure trends and seven days for Insulin Resistance trends, with similar features expected for Fitbit Edge users around October 27.
- The update also enhances automatic activity tracking for Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch models 3, 4, and 5, enabling automatic logging of workouts lasting 15 minutes or more and detection of up to 100 activities.
- Additional improvements include faster syncing of glucose data via Lingo by Abbott and refined sleep tracking capabilities, such as better awake detection and easier nap editing.
- Health Guardian features are free for Pixel Watch users but require a Health Premium subscription for Fitbit Air users, focusing on long-term wellness trends rather than immediate medical diagnostics.
