Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit

The Air “pebble” slots into bands from the bottom. Credit: Google The Air “pebble” slots into bands from the bottom. Credit: Google The Fitbit Air will have all the standard wearable health sensors: heart rate, accelerometer/gyroscope, infrared SpO2, and skin temperature. Google notes that the heart rate monitor isn’t as advanced as the one in the latest Pixel Watches, so the Air might not be as accurate during vigorous activity. The Air also has a vibration motor that can be used for alarms, but it’s not going to buzz for phone notifications like a smartwatch. The Fitbit Air launches on May 26 for $99.99 with the included Performance Loop band. There are also silicone Performance Loop and Elevated Modern Band options. Bands start at $34.99 and come in a variety of colors. A Fitbit Air purchase also includes three months of Google Health Premium (replacing Fitbit Premium), which now features Google’s new AI Health Coach. Goodbye, Fitbit… Hello, Google Health The Fitbit app is getting a major makeover and a new name. An update in the coming weeks will transform that app into Google Health, featuring a new interface with a more extensive Material Expressive aesthetic and redesigned menus and tabs. You also won’t see Fitbit branding in as many places—the Fitbit Premium subscription will become Google Health Premium. …