Google Health is stripping away the playful Fitbit features that kept users scrolling for badges and sleep‑animal avatars. The move signals a sterner data‑first experience.

Ahead of the Google Health app rolling out next week, the company detailed which Fitbit features are going away or changing, including badges, sleep animals, and more. The announcement came directly from Google’s roll…

Google Health Cuts Playful Fitbit Features

Google’s decision removes the visual reward system that turned step counts into a game. Badges that celebrated milestones and animated sleep creatures that appeared after a good night’s rest will disappear. The core a…