Health

On-again off-again: Apple Ring project may not be dead

The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release.

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Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

Apple Watch & Apple Vision Pro fabrics may get embedded medical sensors

For at least five years, Apple has been researching how it can measure the health of an Apple Watch wearer non-invasively and conveniently, in research that could be applied to the Apple Vision Pro, too.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

My Apple Watch-fueled fitness journey — how hardware and software are helping me fix my health

My health is something that I haven't always done a great job of protecting. That changes now thanks to an Apple Watch Series 10 and a swathe of supporting software and hardware.

Oliver Haslam | 2 weeks ago

Inside Apple's effort to integrate hearing health into AirPods Pro 2

Apple aims to make hearing health more accessible with AirPods Pro 2, introducing a tool for protecting, testing, and enhancing hearing. The company reveals the development process behind these features.

Andrew Orr | 3 weeks ago

Apple trials app to manage a person's blood sugar levels

Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Apple's AirPods Pro 2's impressive hearing test launch date confirmed

The first reviews of the AirPods Pro 2 hearing features are out, and they also confirm that the launch is to be before the end of October.

William Gallagher | 4 weeks ago

Apple Watch Vitals app can predict when you're going to be sick days in advance

Apple Watch owners are praising the capability to spot when the user will get sick, thanks to the Vitals app that was added in watchOS 11.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Hands on: All the new features AirPods Pro get in iOS 18

Thanks to iOS 18, AirPods Pro are getting even better. We go hands-on with all of the new features for Apple's high-end earbuds.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 months ago

How Apple Watch sleep apnea detection works in watchOS 11

Following FDA approval, Apple will shortly launch its sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch, and has now published a health paper detailing its development and verification.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection & notification

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

FDA approves AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the AirPods Pro 2 to get the announced clinical-grade hearing aid features in a future software update.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How Apple's new iPhone & Apple Watch amp up user health monitoring

Apple introduced new health features in its latest software and hardware at the iPhone 16 event. These features focus on improving sleep and hearing health, two areas that impact billions of people globally.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby

A California pediatric cardiologist says she had an emergency C-section to save her and her unborn baby's life after an Apple Watch alerted her to her undiagnosed heart problems.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Former Xbox head credits Apple watch with life-saving low heart rate alerts

Veteran tech executive Peter Moore credits his Apple Watch with an alert that ended up saving his life, resulting in the implantation of a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat.

Charles Martin | 3 months ago

Basketball legend credits Apple Watch's persistence for making him see a heart doctor

It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Vitals app will make you wear the Apple Watch while you sleep

Apple Watch users will benefit from the Vitals app in watchOS 11, Apple's VP of Health has said, but it's something that will only really be useful when you sleep.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

There are drastic steps to take, if your tattoo is hampering your Apple Watch

If you're thinking about getting a wrist tattoo, your Apple Watch may not be able to detect your pulse — but it's fixable with some money and pain.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

As it turns out, Apple Watch heart rate monitoring can be used on lions too

A conservation veterinarian discovered that if you've got a sedated lion on your hands and need to monitor its heart rate, wrapping an Apple Watch around its tongue does the trick.

David Schloss | 5 months ago

Apple may add Respiration Tracking to the Apple Vision Pro Mindfulness app

Code referring to "Respiration Tracking" in visionOS suggests that Apple is planning to further develop its Apple Vision Pro Mindfulness immersive meditation experience.