Android Authority

Health Connect can now track your steps using your Android phone

Google is officially adding native step tracking to Health Connect, as confirmed by Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2. The company announced the change today, and a new banner and “Devices” page within the app ...

You Can Track Plenty of Fitness Stats With Just Your Phone—No Wearables Required

For more advanced tracking for walking, running, and cycling, the well-known Strava app (for iOS and Android) doesn't need a wearable to work. It can grab all the data it needs from your smartphone, ...
Android Authority

Health Connect will soon track your steps without needing another app

Google is adding native step tracking to Health Connect, changing its function from just a data hub for other apps. This marks a significant shift, as Health Connect will now be able to collect its ...
Science Daily

Mindfulness and step tracking boosts motivation to exercise

Step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app boosts people's desire to exercise. A new study from the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath has ...