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New Features & Bug Fixes: iOS Google Health v5.0.1 Released

iOS Google Health
Key Points of This Article
  • The latest version, v5.0.1, of the iOS “Google Health” app was released on Friday, June 5, 2026.
  • As detailed in Google’s pre-released release notes, the update includes a wide range of new features and bug fixes across nutrition management, fitness and activity tracking, sleep functions, and more.
  • Availability of the v5.0.1 update for the Android version of the “Google Health” app has not yet been confirmed.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the latest app version v5.0.1 was released for the iOS version of the “Google Health” app, which was rebranded from the former “Fitbit” app last month in May 2026.

As Google’s pre-released release notes indicate, the “Google Health” app v5.0.1 update introduces numerous new features and bug fixes across nutrition management, fitness and activity, sleep functions, and other areas—covering a total of 14 items.

Please note that the release of the v5.0.1 update for the Android version of the “Google Health” app has not yet been confirmed.

■ Nutrition Management
  • Custom Food History Display / Logging
    • Users can now view and log previously created custom foods (“My Foods”). (A feature to register new custom foods is also scheduled to be released soon.)
  • Added Guidance for Macronutrient Goals
    • Added explanations and guidance to support setting goals for macronutrients (such as PFC balance).
  • Improved Synchronization with Third-Party Apps
    • Fixed incorrect meal type display: Addressed an issue where some meal data imported from “MyFitnessPal,” “Cronometer,” and “LoseIt” via Apple Health was incorrectly labeled as “Other” instead of the correct meal type (breakfast, lunch, etc.).
    • Improved handling of duplicate data: Enhanced the deduplication logic for meal logs when the same third-party app is connected to both Health Connect and Google Health.
    • Default naming: Meal logs synced from Apple Health that lack a name will now be automatically assigned a default food name.
  • Improved Meal Logging in iOS “Google Health” App
    • Measuring units (grams, servings, etc.) can now be switched more smoothly when logging food from search results.
  • Improved Graph Displays
    • Enhanced consistency in graph displays for nutritional balance and calories in the “Today,” “Health,” and nutrient detail screens.
■ Fitness and Activity
  • Fixed Workout Classification
    • Resolved an issue where some runs were incorrectly categorized as other workout types. (New and past running data will now correctly display as “Running.”)
  • Resolved Missing Split Data
    • Fixed an issue where splits (pace per specific distance) were not appearing on some run summary screens.
  • Improved Map Loading
    • Enhanced the loading display (loading state) for route maps in GPS-tracked workouts.
  • Fixed Duplicate Step Counts in iOS “Google Health” App
    • Resolved an issue for some users where steps were counted twice when both “Apple Health” and “Mobile Track” were enabled.
■ Sleep Functions
  • Improved Reliability of Sleep Score Display
    • Fixed an issue where the sleep score would not appear on the “Sleep” tab for some users.
■ Other
  • Fixed “Today” Tab in Android “Google Health” App
    • Resolved an issue where the “Today” tab for some users was not reflecting the latest information. (Additionally, updated initial setup for devices supporting “Cardio Load” for new users.)
  • Fixed Account Migration Error in iOS “Google Health” App
    • Resolved an issue that prevented the migration from a Fitbit account to a Google account.
  • Improved “Friends & Family” Screen in iOS “Google Health” App
    • Resolved an issue where the “Friends & Family” screen would load slowly or fail to load for some users.
  • Improved Accessibility (iOS / Android)
    • Enhanced voiceover functionality for buttons and graphs in screen reader tools like “VoiceOver” (iOS) and “TalkBack” (Android).
“Google Health” App v5.0.1 Update

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