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Apple announces Apple Watch ECG coming to South Korea shortly

1 month ago

Apple announces Apple Watch ECG coming to South Korea shortly

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

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

John Hancock life insurer offers Apple Watch Series 6 at $25 for regular exercisers

1 month ago

John Hancock life insurer offers Apple Watch Series 6 at $25 for regular exercisers

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.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Here's why Apple didn't need FDA clearance for Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensing

1 month ago

Here's why Apple didn't need FDA clearance for Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensing

While Apple went to great lengths to garner government approval for Apple Watch Series 4's ECG feature, the company didn't do the same for a blood oxygen monitoring function on Apple Watch Series 6. Here's why.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

Apple brings Health Records to UK and Canada

1 month ago

Apple brings Health Records to UK and Canada

Supported by local health authorities, Apple has brought its centralized Health Records feature to the iPhone in UK and Canada, meaning that citizens can now have access to all their data in one place.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Your iPhone is not being secretly tracked by Apple's COVID-19 contact monitoring

1 month ago

Your iPhone is not being secretly tracked by Apple's COVID-19 contact monitoring

If you're currently ignoring social distancing and whatever local lockdown recommendations you are under, your conscience, and your wireless carrier, are going to track you before your iPhone ever will.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

UK government distributing 11K iPads to care homes amid continuing COVID-19 fears

2 months ago

UK government distributing 11K iPads to care homes amid continuing COVID-19 fears

The U.K. government plans to distribute 11,000 free iPads to care homes in an effort to help residents stay in touch with relatives during a potential uptick in coronavirus cases during the winter.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Apple Watch workouts missing GPS data for some users

2 months ago

Apple Watch workouts missing GPS data for some users

A number of users on watchOS 7 are reporting that their Apple Watches are failing to record GPS data from their walk workouts, including when using the Strava fitness app.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to use Sleep Mode and tracking in iOS 14 & watchOS 7

2 months ago

How to use Sleep Mode and tracking in iOS 14 & watchOS 7

A key update to both iOS 14 and watchOS 7 is the introduction of sleep-related features, including sleep tracking, a Sleep Mode, and Wind Down. Here's how to take advantage of the features to get a good night's rest.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensor vital in Apple asthma study

2 months ago

Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensor vital in Apple asthma study

Apple, along with U.S. health insurer Anthem, is preparing to launch a study that seeks to determine whether digital tools like Apple Watch can help manage and control asthma.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

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Apple announces health studies, partnerships focused on Apple Watch

2 months ago

Apple announces health studies, partnerships focused on Apple Watch

Apple has announced a number of new research partnerships and health initiatives that use Apple Watch to investigate everything from heart health to coronavirus.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

England and Wales launching COVID-19 app using Apple/Google system

2 months ago

England and Wales launching COVID-19 app using Apple/Google system

After failing to produce its own system, the UK government has announced that it it will release a new coronavirus exposure notification app on September 24.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Apple Watch may get thinner in the future with curved sensor components

3 months ago

Apple Watch may get thinner in the future with curved sensor components

Apple is looking not just at maximizing the efficiency of health sensors in the Apple Watch, but also minimizing the space they take up by creating curved sensor elements to fit better in the enclosure.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iPhones could detect when drivers have had too much to drink

3 months ago

iPhones could detect when drivers have had too much to drink

A new academic study used the sensors in higher-end smartphones to measure gait and detect when people have imbibed too much for safe driving.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Apple developing system to help users track, manage chronic conditions

3 months ago

Apple developing system to help users track, manage chronic conditions

Apple is working on an integrated health sensor system that could monitor, analyze and help manage the state of a user's chronic diseases.

By Mike Peterson | 3 months ago

Apple Watch 'Series 6' to include new blood oxygen detection

4 months ago

Apple Watch 'Series 6' to include new blood oxygen detection

Supply chain sources claim to confirm that the next Apple Watch will finally include the long-expected ability to monitor the wearer's blood oxygen levels.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

How to add your symptoms to the Health app in iOS 13.6

4 months ago

How to add your symptoms to the Health app in iOS 13.6

The newly released iOS 13.6 software update brings quite a few new features to iPhone, including a new Health symptoms tracker. Here's how to use it.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 months ago

Apple releases iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8

4 months ago

Apple releases iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, and watchOS 6.2.8 to the public with new features such as Apple News+ audio content and CarKey support.

By Mike Peterson | 4 months ago

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

5 months ago

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

Sleep tracking has been an intended feature for the Apple Watch for the last five years, Apple VP of technology Kevin Lynch has revealed in an interview, with its inclusion in watchOS 7 and iOS 14 being a sign Apple is keen to do more with its years of research on the subject.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

Apple supporting COVID-19 diagnostics research on Apple Watch

5 months ago

Apple supporting COVID-19 diagnostics research on Apple Watch

Alongside features like hand washing detection, Apple says it is supporting further research to help turn the Apple Watch into a device to fight COVID-19.

By Mike Peterson | 5 months ago

iOS 14, watchOS 7 health features include greater focus on sleep

5 months ago

iOS 14, watchOS 7 health features include greater focus on sleep

Apple has made quite a few changes to iOS 14 and watchOS 7 to help users take care of their bodies, with Health changes including a new focus on sleep management as well as the usual slate of fitness tracking enhancements.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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