Google has begun rolling out version 5.07 of its Health app on Android, with the update already widely available on iOS as of August 28, 2026. This release introduces improvements to manual workout logging, map rendering in activity tracking, weight graph visualization, and the restoration of Health Connect for Android users who lost access. The goal is to make fitness tracking more accurate and insights more visible.
What’s New?
Manual Workout Logging gets a boost: users can now input and edit more metrics when logging workouts manually. Edits will reflect more quickly in workout summaries, and there’s added support for swapping from pool swim to open water swim with more metrics tracked along the way. These enhancements help users who prefer precision in tracking their workouts.
Maps & Activity Tracking have seen significant attention. Map views load faster, rendering is smoother, and user adjustments (like zooming or panning) are more responsive. A known issue where maps would sometimes disappear during running, biking, or walking sessions has been addressed. Additionally, certain types of runs—trail and incline—will now count toward your overall running distance totals.
Weight Tracking also received updates. The weight graph now adjusts its scale dynamically, recalibrating the minimum and maximum values so that trends and day-to-day changes are easier to discern at a glance.
Health Connect Integration on Android had been disrupted for a subset of users. This update restores the connection, making Health Connect visible again in the Partner Apps section under Connections for those affected.
Why This Update Matters
Google Health has been steadily evolving from basic step counters and heart rate monitors toward a more holistic platform. This release is part of that shift—improving accuracy and usability in workouts and health trends. The ability to log and adjust more details manually gives users more control, especially when automated tracking might misinterpret certain activities. The map improvements address a common frustration in activity tracking, while running distance changes ensure all your hard work—be it uphill or off-road—counts properly.
Weight graph improvements may seem cosmetic, but they’re crucial for seeing patterns that inform real decisions. Losing Health Connect access created gaps in data syncing for many users; restoring this bridges those gaps and reestablishes seamless integration across health ecosystems.
This isn’t a groundbreaking update, but it’s meaningful. Google is fine-tuning the Health app, bridging usability gaps, and ensuring that fitness breakdowns, mapping visualizations, and integrations behave as users expect. Expect smoother workouts, more reliable activity data, and better visibility into your health trends with 5.07. For those tracking workout metrics and using external health tools, these tweaks will feel especially welcome.
