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Smartphones Might Measure Your Heart & Respiratory Rate Soon

Updated: Aug 21, 2021

Update 15 March 2021: We finally have Google Fit’s new feature on our Pixel phone! Here are some screenshots of how it works.

In order to give a more accurate reading of your heart rate, Google Fit suggests being in a well-lit area and make sure your hands are steady. You can also use Google Fit’s new feature after exercising or drinking coffee to see what your heart rate is after such activities.