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At a recent online event, Novartis Chief Digital Officer Betrand Bodson gave an update on a digital strategy that began in 2018.

Also: European Commission pushes back Google-Fitbit antitrust investigation deadline; new handheld ultrasound devices.

The Amazon Halo app uses five health metrics designed to give users a comprehensive look at their health and wellness, and gives actionable recommendations to make improvements.

The plan is to eventually roll out 20 such centers across the country. 

The past weeks have seen a wave of health tech companies pledging support to anti-racism protesters, as well as public pressure for clear action steps.

A new CB Insights report lays out the role of the FAMGA companies in healthcare and what could be next for each. 

Nurx, Carbon Health and Everlywell have officially halted their mail-order testing-kit services. But at least one startup is still moving to secure an Emergency Use Authorization for its at-home rapid serology diagnostic.

Patients will have access to text, video and in-person care through the service. 

This year Amazon continued employing voice for healthcare uses and marketing its newly acquired PillPack.

The MobiHealthNews team breaks down the week's news from big tech. Why does Alphabet want to buy Fitbit? Why does Facebook want to help you get a check up? And what is Amazon up to with its latest acquisition?