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Google Health 5.06 rolling out to control the Coach in Today tab

Google Health users can now disable AI-driven fitness advice in the Today tab.

By · Published August 15, 2026  09:36 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  18:42 UTC

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Google Health released version 5.06, which allowed users to control the AI Coach feature in the Today tab. The update addressed user feedback by enabling the removal of AI guidance from the tab.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Google Health users can now disable AI-driven fitness advice in the Today tab.
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Google Health 5.06 is rolling out. It introduces a new feature that allows users to turn off AI Coach insights in the Today tab.

The update follows user feedback seeking more control over personalized health recommendations. According to 9to5Google, the update is already rolling out.

Android Headlines, androidauthority.com and Droid Life also covered the story.

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Questions people are asking

What is the Google Health 5.06 update?

The Google Health 5.06 update allows users to disable AI Coach insights in the Today tab.

Why was this update released?

The update was released in response to user feedback seeking more control over personalized health recommendations.

Which outlets covered the Google Health 5.06 update?

The update was covered by Android Headlines, androidauthority.com, Droid Life and 9to5Google.

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