Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone
Google Health and Apple Health are now fully integrated, surprising users and industry watchers alike
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Google Health updated its iOS app to enable two-way syncing with Apple Health. The update allowed Fitbit data to connect directly to Apple Health, though some metrics were omitted.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What is the Google Health 5.05 update?
The Google Health 5.05 update introduces two-way syncing with Apple Health, along with various bug fixes.
Which devices are affected by this integration?
The integration affects iPhones, allowing for seamless transfer of health data between Google Health services and Apple Health.
What data can be synced between Google Health and Apple Health?
The integration includes syncing Fitbit data to Apple Health, among other health metrics.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 13 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 12.
- Primary Driver: Google Health and Apple Health are now fully integrated, surprising users and industry watchers alike
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Google Health and Apple Health are now fully integrated, surprising users and industry watchers alike. The integration allows for two-way syncing between the two platforms, enabling users to seamlessly transfer health data between iPhones and Google Health services.
The move comes as part of the Google Health 5.05 update, which also includes bug fixes. Coverage from 9to5Mac and 9to5Google emphasizes that this update marks a significant shift in Google's approach to health data integration, particularly with Apple's ecosystem.
The integration includes syncing Fitbit data to Apple Health, according to coverage from gadgetsandwearables.com. This development raises questions about how Google and Apple will handle user data and privacy concerns moving forward.
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Who reported it (13)
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Google Health update finally makes Fitbit sync properly with iPhonesphonearena.com · 49d ago
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Google Health 5.05 Syncs to Apple Health but Omits HRVSQ Magazine · 49d ago
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Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple HealthThe Verge · 49d ago
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Google Health iOS App Can Now Write Data to Apple HealthThurrott.com · 49d ago
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Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple HealthAppleInsider · 49d ago
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Fitbit Data Can Finally Sync to Apple HealthMacRumors · 49d ago
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Google Health just made Fitbit Air a better fit for Apple Health usersDigital Trends · 49d ago
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Google Health can now sync to Apple HealthAndroid Authority · 49d ago
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Google Health finally syncs Fitbit data to Apple Healthgadgetsandwearables.com · 49d ago
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Google Health Adds Full Apple Health Syncdroid-life.com · 49d ago
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Google Health 5.05 rolling out: Apple Health sync & bug fixes9to5Google · 49d ago
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Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone9to5Mac · 49d ago
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