Apple Watch

Apple Watch alerts save New Zealand woman from rare cancer

NZ psychiatrist Amanda Faulkner credits her Apple Watch for saving her life after its heart rate alerts revealed rare blood cancer. The persistent warnings from her Series 10 model caught what she'd dismissed as fatigue, leading to an emergency leukemia diagnosis.

Apple Watch may get built-in cameras by 2027: report

Apple is reportedly developing new Apple Watch models with built-in cameras, aiming to introduce advanced AI capabilities like Visual Intelligence by 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Apple analyst Mark Gurman.

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 9 with innovative double-tap feature

Apple introduced its latest addition to the smartwatch line-up, the Apple Watch Series 9, at its Wonderlust event on Tuesday. The new release comes with a range of features, including a high-performance S9 SiP (System in Package) and an innovative "double-tap" function.

Apple Watch band to change colours soon

The colour of the Apple Watch band can soon be adjusted depending on the style of clothing that the user is wearing.

Apple Watch Series 8 could track the user’s fever: reports

Mark Gurman, a well-known Apple rumour reporter, recently stated that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 will come with a body temperature sensor with fever-tracking capabilities. 

Japan Display to supply OLED screens for Apple Watch

Japan Display Inc will begin to supply organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for the Apple Watch later this year, two sources said, a breakthrough for the cash-strapped company whose late shift to OLED has cost it orders from Apple.

Apple Watch detects irregular heart beat in large US study

The Apple Watch was able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem, according to data from a large study funded by Apple Inc, demonstrating a potential future role for wearable consumer technology in healthcare.

Apple iPhones get bigger and pricier, watch turns to health

Apple Inc introduces its largest-ever iPhone and a watch that detects heart problems in an attempt to get customers to upgrade to more expensive devices in the face of stagnant global demand for smartphones.

Upcoming Apple Watch could perform quick electrocardiograms

Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to incorporate an electrocardiogram reader into its next generation of smartwatches, helping to prevent a potential heart attack.

April 11, 2015
April 11, 2015

Android Wear gadgets could soon be compatible with the iPhone

According to the website, Google is developing a companion app for iOS that supports all of the features offered on Android Wear devices, from basic notifications to Google Now cards and voice searching.

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