According to Mactrast, as Apple reportedly scales back its plans for “Health+” AI, Google is expanding its Fitbit AI personal health coach service to iOS users.
Powered by Google’s Gemini AI assistant, Fitbit AI acts as a personalized fitness trainer, sleep expert, and health & wellness advisor. It uses user data to create customized workout plans, analyze sleep patterns, and provide health insights.
New users engage in a conversation with the coach to establish goals and motivations. The Fitbit app then offers personalized health insights in the morning, post-workout, and before bedtime.
The app generates a customized workout plan, tracks fitness metrics, analyzes sleep patterns, and offers suggestions for improvement. It also monitors body temperature, blood oxygen, and heart rate, with a chatbot available for health inquiries.
Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly scaling back on its own AI health plans, specifically a health coach feature similar to Google’s. This retreat is seen as a strategic move to focus on specific, high-quality features that can better compete with offerings from other brands like Oura, Whoop, and Fitbit.
While Apple may delay its “Health+” plans, some components developed for the project could be introduced as individual features in the Health app over time. This approach allows for a more agile rollout and potentially avoids regulatory obstacles associated with launching a full-fledged “AI doctor.”
Fitbit Premium subscribers with iOS or Android devices can now access the app in several countries. The service is compatible with various Fitbit devices and Google’s Pixel Watch, bridging the gap for Apple Watch users through data integration.
Despite Apple’s developments, Fitbit’s Gemini AI is set to enhance Siri later on. Apple may continue to use its proprietary models for sensitive health features, prompting Apple Watch users to monitor future iOS updates for potential health advancements.
[The information provided in this article has NOT been confirmed by Apple and may be speculation. Provided details may not be factual. Take all rumors, tech or otherwise, with a grain of salt.]
