Smartwatches Can Detect Atrial Fibrillation; How Accurate Are the Results These Devices Can Produce Compare to ECGs?

Medicine & Technology Oct 16, 2022

A study suggests that the diagnosis of AFib using smartwatches was precise when testing people with similar clinical profiles. Read to know more.

Apple Watch Saves British Man From Symptomless Heart Problem

Sep 05, 2022

A father of four thought his Apple Watch was not working fine after it alerted him about his extremely low heart rate and it turned out he had heart blockage. Read on to learn how the Apple Watch detected his heart problem.

Apple Watch Saves Swimmer Trapped in Cold Water From Hypothermia by Calling 911

Jun 23, 2022

A swimmer who was already showing signs of hypothermia was rescued, thanks to her Apple Watch. Read the article to know how the gadget turned out to be a lifeguard.

Common Cold, Influenza Detectors: How Do These 'Smart' Gadgets Spot a Person with Viral Infection?

Sep 30, 2021

A new study recently suggested that "smart gadgets" such as Apple watches and Fitbits, among others can be used to spot if a person has viral infection days before they become infectious.

Apple Watch Heart Monitor Raises False Alarms for Heart Problems

Oct 02, 2020

A study on the heart monitoring feature on the Apple Watch suggests that not everyone alerted might have actual heart problems, resulting in unnecessary visits to the doctor.

Singapore is Rewarding Citizens For Engaging in Healthy Activities With Apple Watch

Sep 16, 2020

The Singaporean government is teaming up with Apple to reward its citizens for engaging in healthy activities with an Apple Watch and iPhone's LumiHealth.

Apple's New WatchOS 7 Focuses on Health & Fitness

Aug 03, 2020

The new Apple Watch will allow users to keep track of their health more accurately, including warnings about serious medical issues and the body's response to surgery.

Apple watch can detect heart problems better than expected

Mar 16, 2019

The Apple Watch appeared capable of picking up on a common but serious condition called atrial fibrillation or afib

Apple WatchOS 4 Arrives With Siri Watch Face, GymKit, Updated Music App, Fitness Features

Jun 06, 2017

The recently announced Apple watchOS 4 brings a set of new features that include Siri watch face, GymKit, updated Music app, and important fitness features.

Latest Apple Watch App Detects Heart Abnormality At 97 Percent Accuracy

May 17, 2017

The latest Apple Watch app is the solution to detect the possibility of atrial fibrillation. The UCSF Health eHeart study confirmed that the Watch app could give 97 percent accuracy.

Speculated Apple Watch Will Soon Be Used To Combat Diabetes

May 16, 2017

Speculations roam around the Internet that the Apple watch will be more than just a wearable accessory as it was speculated to monitor glucose level and fight against diabetes.

Apple Watch Can Predict Upcoming Heart Attack 97% Accurately

May 12, 2017

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco conducted a study with the Apple Watch and found that this could be the best way to predict abnormal heart rhythm.

Apple Watch Apps Are Quietly Removed By Google Maps, eBay, and Amazon From Their App Store

May 02, 2017

Three popular companies Google Maps, eBay, and Amazon have recently removed their Apple watch apps from their app store.

Apple Extends Warranty For First Generation Apple Watch

May 01, 2017

Apple has extended the warranty period of their first generation of Apple smartwatches, by an additional year due to swollen battery issues on some units.

Nike & Apple Team Up To Produce The Ultimate Companion For The Runners, The ‘Apple Watch NikeLab’

Apr 21, 2017

Popular companies Apple and Nike have recently teamed up to produce “Apple Watch NikeLab”, a new edition of the previous version Nike+.