Media Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 4, 2026
Google Health adds two-way Apple Health sync on iPhone
9to5Mac reported that the Google Health iOS app now fills in the other side of its Apple Health link. Until now, it could import health data from iPhone and Apple Watch, but not send Fitbit data back.
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Signal Summary
According to 9to5Mac, a Google Health app update on iPhone expands the app’s Apple Health integration beyond read-only support. The change lets Fitbit data flow back into Apple Health as well.
Why It Matters
For iPhone owners who also use Fitbit hardware, this should make it easier to keep health data in one place. It also suggests Google is continuing to tighten cross-platform health tracking for Apple users.
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Primary Evidence
1Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone for Fitbit - 9to5Mac
Zac Hall
“Back in May, the Google Health app launched alongside the new line of affordable Google Fitbit Air health trackers. Google Health initially included one-way Apple Health integratio”
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