Google Brings Fitbit AI Health Coach to iPhone as Apple Pulls Back on iOS 27 Health Plans

Source: MacRumors

Google expands Fitbit AI health coach to iPhone

Google has extended its subscription‑based Fitbit AI personal health coach service to iOS users worldwide. Previously, the service was limited to Android devices.

Features of the Fitbit AI health coach

• Gemini‑powered digital advisor that acts as a virtual fitness trainer, sleep coach, and overall health and wellness advisor.
• Users begin with a 5–10 minute conversation to outline motivations and goals.
• The Fitbit app delivers health insights in the morning, after workouts, and before bedtime.
• Generates personalized workout plans that track core fitness metrics.
• Provides sleep analysis and suggestions for improvement.
• Monitors vitals such as heart rate, temperature, and blood oxygen.
• Includes a built‑in chatbot for answering a wide range of health‑related questions.

Apple’s AI health plans

According to Bloomberg, Apple is scaling back its AI health initiatives. The company will no longer launch an “Apple Health+” service that would have offered AI‑driven health recommendations based on personal data. However, Apple may repurpose components of the health coach for other features later this year.

Availability and pricing

• The Fitbit AI health coach is now available to Fitbit Premium subscribers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
• Both iOS and Android users can access the feature.
• Compatible devices include Fitbit Charge 6, Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2, as well as Google Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 (when paired with Fitbit Premium).
• Fitbit Premium pricing starts at $9.99 per month.

This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.