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More Today stats, naps part of sleep total
Google has released version 5.03 of the Health app, enhancing its functionality on both Android and iOS. Notable features include the ability to view additional health metrics directly on the Today tab and the incorporation of naps into total sleep duration calculations. Furthermore, the update resolves previous issues related to swim metrics and improves food search features, enhancing user experience and data accuracy.
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Published 8 Jul 2026, 18:25 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New metrics added to the Today tab for easier tracking
- Naps of over 20 minutes now count towards total sleep
- Improvements made to swim distance reporting
- Elevations discrepancies with Strava have been fixed
- Users can easily re-order Key Metrics in the Health tab
Interesting facts
- Users can now track a broader range of health metrics from the Today dashboard
- The app's total sleep feature includes naps, promoting better sleep tracking
- Improved food search functionality enhances user interaction with dietary logging