Apple announces 2019 Earth Day activity challenge for Apple Watch wearers
Will you celebrate the planet next Monday by recording at least a 30-minute workout on your Apple Watch? Not even if doing so will net you special stickers and virtual medals?
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Apple’s 2019 Earth Day activity challenge involves completing a 30-minute workout
Apple wants to motivate customers to be active this Earth Day, which falls on April 22, by completing a 30-minute workout in order to net a special award in the Activity app.
Apple will kick off the next Activity challenge on International Women’s Day in March
Like the previous year, Apple will once again honor the International Women’s Day with an Activity challenge that will be issued to Apple Watch wearers around the world.
2020 Apple Watch could sport a sleep monitor
Apple is reportedly holding studies at its headquarters to track sleep habits as it preps to add a sleep monitor to a future version of Apple Watch to better compete with wearables from Fitbit and Withings.
Generate detailed PDF reports about your heart’s health with the Heart Reports app
Take advantage of this tremendously useful app to generate detailed reports about your heart’s health and activity that can be easily shared with your doctor in a cinch.
The Health Records on iPhone feature will be available soon to veterans
Apple’s software that allows American veterans receiving care through the United States Veterans Health Administration (VA) to securely view their aggregated health records on iPhones will be launching soon, the company acknowledged Monday.
Apple adds noted obstetrician to growing health team
Apple has added prominent obstetrician, Dr. Christine Curry, to its growing health team, reports CNBC. Citing sources familiar with the hiring, the outlet says the company hopes Curry can bolster its efforts in women’s health.
Complete Apple’s Heart Month challenge in February to unlock this special badge
Apple is marking Heart Month by offering a new Activity challenge on Apple Watch along with related events in select brick-and-mortar retail stores in the US.
Watch this Apple-commissioned film about a teenage athlete from American Samoa
Commissioned by Apple, it reflects on the life of Eddie Siaumau, a 17-year-old athlete from American Samoa who just accepted a full-ride scholarship to a NCAA Division I university.
An internal Activity challenge lets Apple employees win an exclusive Apple Watch band
Apple’s internal fitness challenge for its own employees who own an Apple Watch is back, and this time around participants can win an exclusive strap for their wearable device.
How to use the Irregular Rhythm Notifications on Apple Watch
Interested in receiving Irregular Rhythm Notifications on your Apple Watch? This could be the first step in identifying a heart condition called AFib.
How to close your move, exercise and stand rings on Apple Watch without leaving your couch
Closing those activity goals and rings on your Apple Watch each day isn’t easy. Here’s how to close them from the comfort of your couch.