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Bayer has reached a milestone in expanding the approved uses of its drug Kerendia in the United States, according to MarketScreener. The development matters for the German pharmaceutical group's growth strategy, as Kerendia is one of its key new medicines and broader indications could expand its patient market. Interest is showing up in Google searches in Mexico and Brazil.
- 2Google teases Fitbit Edge fitness tracker launch for October 12●It looks like Google is getting ready to take the wraps off its rumored Fitbit Edge next Monday. In a post on X, Google
Google has posted a teaser on X pointing to the launch of its long-rumored Fitbit Edge fitness tracker next Monday. The image shows the side of the device with the caption "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26." The teaser follows a series of leaks about the new wearable, and observers expect an official announcement on October 12.
- 3Google Health v5.10 brings irregular heart rhythm alerts to Japan●不規則心拍日本解禁！Android/iOS「Google Health」v5.10リリースノート公開 https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://jetstrea m.blog/2026/10/10/google-heal
Google has released version 5.10 of its Google Health app for Android and iOS, with release notes now published. The headline change for Japanese users is that irregular heart rhythm notifications, previously restricted in the country, are now officially enabled. Japanese tech observers are sharing the release notes as confirmation that the feature has finally been cleared for use in Japan.
- 4Google Play monthly app releases tracked to 2026●Number of monthly Google Play app releases worldwide 2019-2026
New figures chart the number of apps released on Google Play worldwide each month from 2019 through 2026. The data shows how the volume of new Android app launches has evolved over recent years, offering a snapshot of developer activity on one of the world's largest app stores. Industry watchers are using the trend to gauge the health of the mobile app economy.
- 5Google Health v5.10 enables irregular heartbeat alerts in Japan●不規則心拍日本解禁！Android/iOS「Google Health」v5.10リリースノート公開 https:// jetstream.blog/2026/10/10/goog le-health-v5-10-release-notes
Google has published the release notes for Google Health v5.10 on Android and iOS, confirming that irregular heartbeat detection is now permitted in Japan. The feature, tied to Fitbit and Pixel Watch devices, had previously been unavailable to Japanese users. Japanese tech watchers are sharing the update as a notable expansion of health-monitoring capability in the country.
- 6Google Health app rolls out version 5.10 on Android and iOS●Google Health: Version 5.10 rollt für Android und iOS aus https://stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-health-version-5-10-rollt-
Google has begun rolling out version 5.10 of its Health app to both Android and iOS devices. The update affects users of the health and fitness app, including those pairing it with wearables. Details of the new features or fixes included in version 5.10 have not been broadly detailed, but the release is being reported as it reaches devices on both platforms.
- 7Google DeepMind, Meta and Isomorphic Labs invest $300 million in Biohub●Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, the
Google DeepMind, Meta and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million in Biohub, the nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. The funding is reportedly part of a larger $1.8 billion effort, tying major AI companies to nonprofit health research and drug discovery work.
- 8Google pitches Earth AI for proactive global public health▼Making global public health more proactive with Google Earth AI
Google announced an effort to make global public health more proactive using Earth AI, its geospatial modelling technology built on satellite imagery and environmental data. The company says the tools can help health authorities anticipate disease outbreaks and environmental health risks before they escalate, shifting public health from reaction to prevention. The announcement puts Google in a growing field applying AI forecasting to epidemic and climate-related health planning.
- 9Google Health 5.10 update rolls out on Android and iOS●Google Health 5.10 rolling out for Android, iOS
Google has begun rolling out version 5.10 of its Google Health app to both Android and iOS devices. The update brings the latest maintenance and feature changes to the health tracking app, which lets users manage wellness data. Details on the full changelog are limited so far, and users should see the new version arrive via their respective app stores over the coming days.
- 10Google's Fitbit Edge band rumoured to add EKG and GPS●Nya uppgifter pekar på att Googles kommande aktivitetsarmband Fitbit Edge får flera avancerade hälsofunktioner som EKG,
New reports suggest Google's upcoming Fitbit Edge activity band will include several advanced health features, including EKG readings, built-in GPS and support for blood pressure trends. If confirmed, the wearable would bring capabilities previously reserved for higher-end smartwatches to a slimmer band format, sharpening Fitbit's position against rivals like Garmin and Samsung. Details remain unconfirmed ahead of any official announcement from Google.
- 11Google opens Earth AI models to global public health researchers●Unlocking Earth AI’s planetary geospatial foundation models for global public health
Google Research says it is unlocking Earth AI's planetary-scale geospatial foundation models for use in global public health, giving health organisations access to large-scale environmental and geographic data analysis. The move is aimed at supporting disease surveillance, outbreak response and health planning by combining satellite imagery and AI modelling with public health needs worldwide.
- 12HealthCoach app readies for Google Play launch●I'll be submitting to the Google Play store tomorrow, it's been a while so not sure how long that will take. And once do
A developer behind HealthCoach, an Android fitness app built with Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose, says the app will be submitted to the Google Play store, with Google Drive integration to open for general use once approved. Until then, the app can be installed via sideloading its APK, though review times are uncertain since it has been a while since the last submission.