How to make the most of Apple's HealthKit in iOS 8 with compatible apps and accessories

After a rocky start, Apple's built-in Health app now integrates with numerous activity tracking services and hardware to bring all your fitness data into one place. Here's a primer on how to best take advantage of the new wellness platform.

Stephen Robles 11 years ago 112

Sync Solver bridges the gap between Apple's Health app and Fitbit devices

Users tied into the Fitbit ecosystem and frustrated by its lack of compatibility with Apple's Health app in iOS 8 can turn to a new app called Sync Solver, which automatically exports Fitbit data like steps, weight and sleep into the Health app.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 16

FTC seeks assurances from Apple on health data privacy

According to a report on Thursday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is asking Apple about its handling of sensitive health data gathered and stored by the company's new iOS 8 HealthKit framework, especially as it applies to possible dissemination to third parties like advertisers.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 24

RunKeeper update adds indoor treadmill tracking, SwiftKey gains 4 new languages

Atheletes who rely on the popular RunKeeper app to track their workouts can now use a new "Stopwatch Mode" for easily entering indoor exercises. In addition, third-party keyboard SwiftKey was updated on Monday with support for four new languages, as well as a handful of improvements and bug fixes.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 3

First look: Heart rate tracking $199 Microsoft Band connects to Apple's iOS & OS X, will integrate with HealthKit

Microsoft issued a surprise on Thursday when it launched a new hardware product dubbed the Microsoft Band, a fitness-focused wrist-worn device that connects to both iOS and OS X, and will also integrate with Apple's HealthKit service and Health app for iPhone. AppleInsider offers a first look at the new wearable device.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 100

Leak suggests new Fitbit Surge smartwatch will best Apple Watch by integrating GPS

Newly leaked marketing materials suggest Fitbit may be on the verge of releasing a new fitness-focused smartwatch with a heart rate sensor as well as integrated GPS, the latter of which the upcoming Apple Watch will not feature without tethering to an iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 64

As new Fitbit models loom, Apple Stores set to stop selling its HealthKit-incompatible devices

Apple Stores will reportedly stop selling Fitbit products, which are not compatible with the HealthKit tools in iOS 8, as a new model with heart rate sensing capabilities is expected to hit the market soon.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 12

After iOS 8.0.2, Apple gives HealthKit apps the green light on iPhone App Store

A bug in the final release version of iOS 8 prompted Apple to remove HealthKit-enabled apps from the App Store, but the problem has been fixed in a new update and HealthKit is once again free to roam Apple's virtual shelves.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 27

Medical records firms Athenahealth and Cerner reportedly working on HealthKit integration

Two leading U.S. medical records firms, Athenahealth and Cerner, are said to be working with Apple on the development and deployment of apps integrated with the iOS 8 HealthKit framework.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Apple pulling HealthKit-enabled apps from the App Store - report [u]

With the public release of iOS 8 looming, Apple has begun removing apps that take advantage of the new HealthKit API from the App Store, a move that is said to have been prompted by ongoing problems with new health data tracking system.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

Apple's HealthKit powering ambitious new medical trials at Stanford, Duke

Apple's new HealthKit tools in iOS 8 are the centerpiece of two separate medical trials about to kick off at prominent U.S. hospitals, aiming to help in treatment of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 33

Apple partner Mayo Clinic to reportedly demo HealthKit integration at media event

Minnesota-based healthcare provider Mayo Clinic will be part of Apple's special media event on Tuesday, one report says, suggesting medical systems solutions will play a major role in today's product announcements.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Misfit announces developer toolkit, list of more than 30 initial partners

Fitness tracking firm Misfit on Thursday announced availability of an expanded developer toolkit for third-party apps and devices, opening the door to interesting partnerships like integration with Walgreens' Balance Rewards points program.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Apple spoke with UnitedHealth, Humana regarding HealthKit tie-up - report

As part of a campaign designed to drive adoption of its forthcoming HealthKit biomedical tracking platform, Apple has reportedly held broad-stroke discussions with major U.S. insurers UnitedHealth and Humana about potential partnerships.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Apple reportedly in talks with major healthcare providers over HealthKit partnerships

Ahead of Apple's iOS 8 rollout this fall, a report on Tuesday revealed the company has been in talks with major healthcare providers and medical records systems firms over the HealthKit framework, which will serve as a central hub for users' personal health data.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 21

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