The Apple Watch’s irregular heart rhythm notification approved in Australia ahead of ECG
More than two years after adding ECG functions to the Apple Watch, the feature could launch in Australian tandem with the irregular rhythm notification.
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Apple Watch ECG and irregular heart rhythm notification launching in Taiwan next Tuesday
Both the ECG app and the irregular heart rhythm feature will go live in Taiwan on December 15, the same day Apple Fitness+ is scheduled to launch.
Apple has updated the Apple Watch ECG algorithm in OS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2
The same algorithm powers the Apple Watch’s irregular heart rhythm detection that looks for signs of atrial fibrillation.
Apple Watch ECG and irregular heart rhythm notifications approved in Japan
The features are expected to be turned on shortly for existing Apple Watch owners by way of a watchOS software update.
Apple Watch ECG functionality may extend to South Korea soon
Regulatory filings reveal Apple had obtained approval to bring ECG to Apple Watch wearers in South Korea. The feature also appears to be launching in Japan and Brazil soon.
Apple Watch ECG could extend to Japan and Brazil next, based on recent government filings
Recent government filings indicate that the useful ECG feature found on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer could launch in Japan and Brazil next.
watchOS 6.2.5 will bring irregular heart rhythm and ECG notifications to Apple Watch owners in Saudi Arabia [Updated]
Apple is bringing the ECG app and irregular heartbeat rhythm notifications to the Apple Watch for owners in Saudi Arabia with watchOS 6.2.5.
The ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification have been approved in Canada
Health Canada has issued active licenses for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 following its US debut last December, as well as for the irregular heart rhythm notification feature.
Apple brings ECG and irregular heart rate notifications to Croatia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Poland and Slovakia with watchOS 5.2.1
With today’s expansion afforded by the watchOS 5.2.1 software, the ECG feature in Apple Watch Series 4 is now available in more than two-dozen markets worldwide.
Video: hands-on with ECG testing on Apple Watch Series 4
Our video editor Harris Craycraft has taken it upon himself to take a closer look at ECG functionality and test how it works on his Apple Watch Series 4, and here are his impressions.
No, region-switching trick won’t make Apple’s ECG app magically appear for non-US users
Changing your region to United States won’t do the trick after all. You’ll just have to wait until Apple obtains regulatory approval for your country, which could take some time.
The ECG app is not intended for use by people under 22 years old
Apple says you must be at least 22 years old to use its new ECG app for Apple Watch Series 4, with which you can take readouts of your heart’s electrical activity on the go.
