Amazon certainly raised eyebrows when it announced its Halo fitness tracker. This tracker does what most others are capable of, such as activity and sleep tracking — but it also goes well past that, and crosses well into uncomfortable territory.
Apple's wearables business grew 38.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2020, outpacing the broader market, while the Apple Watch segment grew 75% in the same period.
Smartphone accessory producer Zens has introduced its Modular line of charging accessories, a wireless charging system that can extend to accommodate multiple devices in one station.
Apple is continuing to explore ways to improve the Apple Watch via bands, including adding an extra battery to the strap, as well as a fabric band capable of handling various fitness tracking capabilities.
Instructors for Apple's soon-to-launch Fitness subscription have prompted the service on Instagram, with posts to their personal accounts showing what they will look like while recording workouts for subscribers.
The Apple Watch has been credited with saving another life, with one Ohio resident warned of having a high resting heart rate, which was found to be an atrial flutter.
An Apple-produced ad spot has been released for LumiHealth, an Apple Watch-based initiative between Apple and the government of Singapore to encourage citizens to foster healthier habits.
Black Friday is on the horizon, and AppleInsider has rounded up the best deals on a wide assortment of Apple Watch styles and accessories with savings of up to $250 off, and discounts on even the latest Apple Watch Series 6 and SE.
Instead of the periodic or on-demand measurement of heart rate that the Apple Watch can currently do, future devices may provide constant monitoring.
An informational screen displayed as part of the latest watchOS beta update process suggests Apple's anticipated fitness product, Apple Fitness+, will launch alongside iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2.
Nomad has launched a new Apple Watch band titled the Sport Strap, a minimalist band that combines a sporty aesthetic with a custom Pin and Tuck Closure mechanism.
Apple has announced a new Apple Watch activity challenge, plus four months of free Apple Music, for veterans of the US military, National Guard, and Reserve.
Apple on Tuesday issued three new color options for Apple Watch Solo Loop and Sport Band accessories, offering users a chance to expand their collections in time for fall.
Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission, suggesting that a release date could be near.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an Apple Watch app to help with the treatment of PTSD, with NightWare being an app available only under a prescription.
Spotify is starting to roll out streaming audio support for Apple Watch, meaning users will be able to listen to music or podcasts without an iPhone nearby.
The Apple Watch ECG health feature will be made available to users in South Korea, as Apple prepares to release an updated iOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1
The life insurance firm John Hancock's long-running Vitality Program now includes deals with either an Apple Watch Series 6, or an Apple Watch SE, for customers who commit to exercising regularly.
Apple on Thursday seeded a fourth watchOS 7.1 beta to registered developers, about a week after releasing the last version.
Alan Dye reveals how features in Apple Watch Series 6 are founded in design choices Apple made back for the very first Apple Watch, plus just how carefully crafted every Watch face is.
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