## Health \& Fitness Google Developer Newsletter - August 2025

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### Health Connect available through Garmin Connect

We are pleased to announce that Garmin Connect now supports Health Connect. This integration facilitates the synchronization of activity and wellness data, including heart rate, total calories burned and more to your Health Connect.

For more details on the data types available, see the[Garmin Connect support](https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=JToBEy0jfe6pIygark2Ui5)page. If you haven't set up Health Connect yet, follow the[Get Started with Health Connect page](https://support.google.com/android/answer/12201227)and sync your apps.
| **Note:**This feature is available on Android 14 and above.
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### I/O Connect Berlin

We had incredibly productive discussions with developers at I/O Connect Berlin! The energy around Health Connect was palpable, with a strong focus on:

- **Upcoming Features:**What's next for Health Connect and how it will empower your applications.
- **Data Privacy:**Best practices for securing sensitive user health data and maintaining trust.
- **Integration Strategies:**Deep dives into effective ways to leverage Health Connect for comprehensive and engaging health/fitness experiences.

For ongoing news and updates, make sure you're subscribed to our[Health \& Fitness newsletter](https://services.google.com/fb/forms/HealthDevNewsSignup)or bookmark the[Health Connect Developer site](https://developer.android.com/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect).

### [New - Track Activity Intensity data type in Jetpack](http://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/releases/health-connect#1.2.0-alpha01)

The new Activity Intensity data type is now available in Jetpack, allowing you to accurately track and analyze the intensity of user activities. This enables you to build more intelligent applications that can guide users on their workout progression and recovery.  
[Learn more](http://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/releases/health-connect#1.2.0-alpha01)[![](http://developer.android.com/static/images/health-and-fitness/community/newsletters/2025/08/image-02.png)](http://developer.android.com/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/develop/mindfulness/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/test/health-connect-toolbox)  

### [New - Mindfulness tracking in Health Connect](http://developer.android.com/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/develop/mindfulness/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/test/health-connect-toolbox)

Expand your app's wellness capabilities. Health Connect now supports a mindfulness data type, empowering you to integrate tracking and context of mindfulness sessions. This provides a holistic view of user health, fostering more comprehensive health and fitness solutions. Test out the`MindfulnessSessionRecord`for read or write in the[Health Connect Toolbox](https://developer.android.com/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/test/health-connect-toolbox).  
[Learn more](http://developer.android.com/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/develop/mindfulness/health-and-fitness/guides/health-connect/test/health-connect-toolbox)[![](http://developer.android.com/static/images/health-and-fitness/community/newsletters/2025/08/image-03.png)](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/whats-new-in-wear-os-6.htmlbox)  

### [Test your app on Wear OS 6](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/whats-new-in-wear-os-6.htmlbox)

[Wear OS 6](https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/versions/6/setup)is now available in developer preview, you can test your app for behavioural changes.  
[Try it out](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/05/whats-new-in-wear-os-6.htmlbox)