Google has begun rolling out version 5.10 of its Health app for Android and iOS with several enhancements—some global, some specific to Japan—that speed up personalization, health monitoring, and user control.
Japan gains Irregular Rhythm Notifications
One of the biggest changes in this update is Japan’s inclusion in the Irregular Rhythm Notifications feature. Pixel Watch and Fitbit users in Japan can now enable this feature via the Health tab. It monitors heart rhythm data during periods of rest or sleep to detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), helping users stay aware of cardiac anomalies even when they’re not consciously tracking.
More personalized readiness scores & easier log management
The Readiness Score in Google Health now taps into additional sleep data, giving users a more tailored picture of how rested and prepared they are for the day ahead. Alongside that, there’s a fresh way to retract logs. If you accidentally log something—say, a run, meal, weight, or symptom—you can now ask your Health Coach via chat to delete the entry. Note: medical record entries are exempt from deletion via this method.
Version 5.10 is already available in the App Store for iOS and is rolling out gradually to Android users. These improvements reflect ongoing efforts to bolster the health tracking experience through passive, yet meaningful, insights and easier user control.
What this means going forward: Extending AFib detection to more countries strengthens preventative health monitoring globally. Enhancing readiness scores via sleep signals reinforces how vital rest metrics are becoming in wellness apps. The log deletion via conversational interface speaks to rising expectations for privacy, accuracy, and personal agency in health tracking. Keep an eye on how Google rolls these features out worldwide—especially in regions where heart rhythm monitoring has regulatory challenges—plus whether future versions will expand deletion control into medical record logs.
