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GOOGLE REBRANDS FITBIT APP TO GOOGLE HEALTH

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 7, 2026

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Google is consolidating its health ecosystem by rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health and sunsetting Google Fit by year's end. The unified platform launches May 19.

Google Health serves as a centralized hub for health and fitness data, replacing the separate Google Fit experience. The rebrand reflects Google's strategy to streamline its wearables and health offerings under one umbrella. The company simultaneously launched the Fitbit Air, a $100 screenless fitness tracker powered by Gemini AI. Positioned as a competitor to Whoop, the device strips away the display to focus on core tracking functionality and simplicity. Fitbit remains active within Google's portfolio, with the Air joining the existing product line. The screenless design represents Google's attempt to capture the minimalist fitness tracker market, offering an AI-enhanced alternative to established players like Whoop. Google's consolidation signals a shift toward unified health data management across its devices and services, giving users a single destination to monitor fitness metrics and health information.

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