The WWDC presentation was jam-packed with new capabilities for its hardware devices. Its initial Health app, released in 2014, contained personal health and wellness updates; pushing Apple into the healthcare arena. It’s difficult to judge the impact of Apple’s work in these areas at the moment, and health-related product announcementsRead More →
Hands down, Apple Watch seems to be one of the best digital devices on the market. Challengers have failed to truly compete with Apple’s dominate market position. Combined with Apple Health, the digital device offers a full outline of features for consumers. Their ecosystem, combined with the design and software,Read More →
The watch has evolved from the simple iconic Dick Tracy two-way radio. With the release of the latest Apple Watch Series 4 we now have a watch, or smart-device, with a built-in electrocardiogram. Along with it’s FitBit type features the technology can only evolve. “We estimate that there are almostRead More →
The researchers measured performance at rest, while the wearer was walking and jogging on a treadmill. Participants’ heart rates were recorded at three minutes and then 30, 60 and 90 seconds’ recovery. The study was published online in JAMA Cardiology. “We found variable accuracy among wrist-worn HR monitors; none achievedRead More →