It’s not often that upgrading to the latest model of an Apple product means sacrificing a key feature, but that is the case for anyone in the USA upgrading to the Apple Watch Series 10 from the S6 or later. The reason is that, if you bought a Series 6, 7, 8, or 9 (before…
Category: Apple Health
Three Apple Watches get FDA approval for sleep apnea detection, from today
Three Apple Watches have received approval for detecting sleep apnea, just in time for today’s launch of the feature in watchOS 11. The Federal Drug Administration approval was able to be granted swiftly on the basis that the way Apple is doing it is “substantially equivalent” to methods already approved by the FDA … more…
Apple Watch blood pressure feature delayed by Series 10 design – Gurman
A long-awaited Apple Watch blood pressure feature has been delayed by the design changes introduced in the Series 10, according to a new report. The report doesn’t give any specific explanation, but says that Apple ran into issues when testing the health feature with the S10 … more…
Using AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device
When Apple issues the firmware upgrade needed to use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, it will put the company into direct competition with existing over-the-counter (OTC) products. Most OTC hearing aids offer Bluetooth headphone functionality, so a single device will serve both functions either way, but AirPods will offer two significant advantages ……
Oura Ring diary: I’m sold, and Apple should be too
In my first Oura Ring diary piece, I posed the question of whether Apple should make its own smart ring as an alternative health and fitness tool to the Apple Watch. Three weeks later, I’m ready to answer that question with an unequivocal ‘yes.’ But quite possibly by buying the company … more…
Apple Watch owner credits device for saving his life with low heart rate feature
continues to be an essential product for everyone with its lifesaving health monitoring features. The latest story comes out of California, via KTLA’s Rich DeMuro, and it specifically shows how one invisible feature can lead to discovering an invisible health scare. more…
Apple Health VP explains why sleeping with Apple Watch will deliver the most accurate ‘Vitals’
watchOS 11 comes with a new “Vitals” app that aims to help users make better health and fitness decisions. Now Apple Health VP Dr. Sumbul Desai has shared why sleeping with will be needed to deliver the best understanding of your overall health with the Vitals app. more…
Expand your Apple Health data with these smart blood pressure monitors [Updated]
Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways toa track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with an iPhone. And with iPadOS 17, the Health app is also now on iPad. Another measurement that can integrate with…
Should there be an Apple Ring with health tracking and gesture support? [Poll]
Health and fitness tracking is the primary pitch of the Apple Watch, but has the time now arrived for the option of a more compact device in the form of an Apple Ring? Samsung yesterday unveiled its Galaxy Ring, which collects health data (including sleep tracking), in a device with a claimed battery life of…
Empirical Health for Apple Watch now leverages AI with your data and real physicians
Empirical Health for Watch is out with a new update that aims to offer a more seamless and impactful approach to health care. The new release brings AI to transform your Apple Watch health data into a customized care plan alongside guidance from a doctor. more…