Avast ye scurvy dogs! Me Fitbit be joinin' forces with other wearables to show yer stats. Arrr!
2024-02-26
Arr matey! The newfangled update be lettin' Fitbit snatch up pedometrical data, body measurements, and other loot from AllTrials and yer trusty Oura Ring. Aye, 'tis a plunderin' of information fit for a scurvy sea dog!
In a recent Android feature drop, the Fitbit app now integrates data from third-party sources to give users a more comprehensive view of their health. Google announced an expansion of Health Connect to gather stats from popular wearables and apps like AllTrials, Oura Ring, and MyFitnessPal, displayed in a new Records section on the Fitbit app. Entries include calories burned, distance traveled, floors climbed, and body measurements, with detailed stat readouts when tapped.Third-party data is marked with the service’s logo, but there may be discrepancies compared to metrics on Fitbit devices. The update also includes other features like WearOS smartwatches receiving transit directions, Google Messages hosting the Gemini chatbot, and an output switcher for Spotify on the Android home screen.It's unclear if Health Connect supports additional sources beyond the mentioned ones. For more on Fitbit trackers for 2024, check out TechRadar's recommendations.