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.
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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, irregular heart rhythm notification coming to South Korea and Russia
The features will launch in South Korean and Russia with upcoming releases of the iOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1 updates.
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.
Heart Analyzer adds Dark Mode support, refined Watch app, new analytics and metrics, more
The feature-rich heart-tracking app just got bumped to version 8.0, bringing a completely redesigned iPhone experience along with several new Apple Watch improvements.
Apple updates its Research app with support for AirPods Pro for the hearing study
The update is required for customers who wish to use their AirPods Pro earbuds in the company’s ongoing hearing study.
Heart Analyzer overhauls its Apple Watch app, you can now see more data than ever
Get amazing graphs, advanced metrics and detailed reports on workout and heart rate data you don’t even know is there.
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.
CardioBot 4.0 is out and it’s the best heart-tracking app for Apple Watch I’ve used
CardioBot 4.0 brings new analysis sections, Siri watch face support, a recommendation engine providing personalized tips on improving your cardiovascular health and more.
