Android Wear 2.0 gets automatic activity recognition, Google Fit – health data exchange
Also, the new version of Android Wear supports standalone apps that will be able to run only on the watch, with no need to have a connected smartphone around.
Google Fit gets instant insights, strength trainings and new integrations
For users with an Android Wear smartwatch, Google Fit will be able to automatically count strength trainings, including push-ups, sit-ups and squats.
Google Fit adds new features, new partners
Among other things, the platform got nutrition data from LifeSum, Lose It!, and MyFitnessPal; and sleep activity from Basis Peak and Sleep as Android.
Mango Health announces clinical trial results, new daily health management features
Positive clinical results support the deployment of new features for daily health management and the hiring of new clinical staff.
Basis Peak gets Apple HealthKit, Google Fit support
The company also unveiled a fancier, Titanium Edition device (available for $299.99) along with a new line of fashionable leather accessory straps.
Google Fit update adds calories, widget and an Android Wear face
With a quick glance at the smartphone or watch, users will be able to see how close they are to their goal and stay motivated.
Google looking to add gamification to Google Fit, Android Wear apps
The search giant released an open source sample called Games in Motion to demonstrate how developers can make fun games using Google Fit and Android Wear.
These are the Google Fit Developer Challenge winners
The grand prize winners and the runner ups will be receiving devices from Google's challenge partners to help with their ongoing fitness app development.
Google Fit updated with support for new activities, improved step detection
The software adds support for manual entry 100+ new activities, and experimental step detection when an Android Wear watch is disconnected from the phone.
Google launches Fit Developer Challenge
The search giant is offering a number of incentives for developers looking to add Google's fitness tracking capabilities to their existing and apps.