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Google begins blocking older Fitbit app versions behind a mandatory update screen on Oct 12, 2026. This forces remaining users to switch to the newer Google Health app, which features a redesigned interface and Gemini-powered Health Coach. The transition removes familiar Fitbit features like badges and sleep animals, following months of delayed support for builds older than version 5.0.
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