Withings charges $100 a year for new users to sync data to third-party apps

Withings is now charging $100 a year for new users to sync health data to third-party apps, effective for accounts created from October 13, The Verge reports. The move paywalls basic interoperability with Apple Health and Google's health platforms, putting a price on data portability for anyone entering the Withings ecosystem. It also lands as regulators and consumers push for easier movement of personal health data across services.

The change surfaced in Withings support forum posts spotted by MacRumors, and The Verge says the syncing capability now sits behind the $9.99-per-month, $99.95-per-year Withings+ subscription. According to The Verge, existing accounts appear to retain third-party syncing without the new fee, while new sign-ups must pay to export or integrate their data. Watch for an official Withings statement clarifying grandfathering, regional scope, and timelines, plus any pushback from users and platforms like Apple and Google. [Developing. This article will be updated.]