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Oct 27, 2026
Fitbit Air finally gets ‘Health Guardian’ in a huge Google Health update in October
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Google released Health app version 5.11 for Android and iOS, adding the Health Guardian feature to Fitbit Air users. The update provides Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance trend insights after five and seven days of wear, respectively, and offers a monthly health summary for Health Premium subscribers. Automatic activity tracking now logs workouts lasting 15 minutes or more, and Fitbit Air and Pixel watches can detect up to 100 activities. Glucose tracking is renamed, and sleep tracking gains improved awake detection and nap editing.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By delivering long‑term health trends, the update turns everyday wearables into proactive wellness tools, enabling users to spot subtle physiological changes before they become clinical concerns.
