Google and Samsung have partnered to create health connect a platform and API that gives developers a toolset to sync users’ health data between android apps and devices. This should make it easier for users to keep track of their health and fitness data across many different platforms. Once a user opts-in developers can compile their health data in an encrypted hub that’s located on the user’s device. Google says users will get full control over what kind of data they share and what apps they share it with. If more than one app is collecting the same type of data such as steps taken users can choose to share that data with one app over the others. Health connects supports over 50 data types in a number of categories, including activity, body measurement, cycle tracking, nutrition, sleep, and vitals. We’re working alongside Google and other partners to realize the full benefits and potential of health connect Samsung’s managerial vice president said in a press release. I’m excited to confirm that Samsung health will also adopt health connect later this year. With the user’s permission, this will enable app developers to take advantage of accurate and optimized data measured on the Galaxy watch for Samsung health and use it in their apps as well. Health connect is recently in an open Beta obtainable to all android developers. In addition to Samsung Google is also working with the developers of my fitness pal and leap fitness in an early access program. Google fit and the Google-owned fit bit are set to adopt health connect, which means the tech should be obtainable in time for the pixel watch release later this year.
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