Google updates Gemini to improve mental health responses Abner Li | Apr 7 2026 - 3:00 am PT | Apr 7 2026 - 3:00 am PT In a reflection of one increasingly common AI use case, Google today announced a series of Gemini updates to help when users ask about mental health. …
… The update, which starts rolling out on June 8, turns Samsung Health into an “AI-powered health platform” with a few key additions. …
… On a related note, the weekly progress report has been updated with a new design and Google Health branding: “Your weekly progress report from Google Health.” Old vs. new You still get a breakdown of daily step goal completion and the week-over-week increase. …
… The app will utilize Google’s redesigned interface that was first introduced in preview last year, with an AI-powered coach to help you with workouts joining the ever-improving sleep and health tracking. ‘Google Health’ replaces Fitbit app as new ‘Premium’ plan joins AI Pro There are some other wel… …
… Last year, the Fitbit app started previewing a massive redesign focused around an AI-powered coach, but it was fully optional and many stuck with the older design despite Google expanding access over time . Google Health brings this redesign to the masses and, well, many aren’t very happy about it. …
… Free users that install this update can also now sign up for the Public Preview. There should be a prompt after updating or you can join from the account menu. This will enable the redesigned app, but not the new AI-powered Coach. …
… That said, the app is moving to a floating toolbar like the big Pixel Now Playing update . Old vs. new Other holdouts include My Pixel, Google Passwords, and Quick Share, with the latter two experiences powered by Google Play services. …
… Google is bundling YouTube Premium Lite into its best storage plan – here’s where Google Health rollout Outside of I/O, the Fitbit app has officially been replaced by Google Health, with the update rolling out now on Android alongside a useful new widget. …
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… As we shared this past Connect, with ongoing software updates, Meta AI on glasses will transition from something you have to prompt with a question each time, to a more continuous, in-the-moment assistant that can help throughout the day. …