tech
May 7, 2026
Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit
The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.
TL;DR
- The Fitbit Air is a screenless wearable device focused on continuous health data tracking.
- It features standard health sensors (heart rate, SpO2, skin temperature) but may be less accurate for intense activity than Pixel Watches.
- The device boasts a week-long battery life and can store a day's data offline.
- The Fitbit app is rebranded as Google Health, featuring a new interface and an AI Health Coach.
- The AI Health Coach, built on Gemini, offers personalized advice based on health data and can analyze food photos.
- Google assures that health data will not be used for advertising and users must opt-in for AI training.
- Google Health Premium costs $10/month or $100/year, and the original Google Fit app will be shut down.
- The Fitbit Air is available for pre-order on May 26 for $99.99, with additional band options.