Learn how to configure irregular heart rhythm notifications on your Apple Watch, which is the first step in identifying a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
How to set up irregular heart rhythm alerts on Apple Watch
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Tip: take faster heart rate readings with higher fidelity on Apple Watch Series 4
All Apple Watch models feature an optical heart sensor but Series 4 adds an additional electrical sensor for taking electrocardiograms on the go with Apple's ECG app. Did you know you can use this sensor to improve your regular heart rate readings, no matter where you live?
Video: hands-on with ECG testing on Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 4 owners can now take an electrocardiogram on their wrist right there and then, thanks to Apple's newly released ECG app which came just yesterday as part of the watchOS 5.1.2 software update, and we went hands-on with it.
No, region-switching trick won’t make Apple’s ECG app magically appear for non-US users
Changing the region to United States in your iPhone's settings won't automagically make Apple's new ECG app appear on Apple Watch Series 4 for non-US customers.
The ECG app is not intended for use by people under 22 years old
Apple today released the watchOS 5.2.1 update which brought a brand-new ECG app for taking heart rate measurements that are not dissimilar from those recorded with a single-lead electrocardiogram, but you must be 22+ years old to use it.
How to take an ECG on your Apple Watch
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to set up and use the ECG app on your Apple Watch, enabling you to take an electrocardiogram whenever you need, and review past results in your iPhone Health app.
ECG app for Apple Watch Series 4 now available with watchOS 5.1.2
Apple today released the watchOS 5.1.2 software for all Apple Watch models, sans Series 0. As we indicated earlier, the update has brought a new on-demand ECG feature to Series 4 models.
Heart Analyzer updated with ECG support ahead of watchOS 5.1.2 launch
Heart Analyzer, an iPhone and Apple Watch app which gives you a better understanding of your heart rate rhythm, has pushed an extensive update on App Store with support for displaying electrocardiogram (ECG) information captured by Apple Watch Series 4.
45-day Apple Watch refund policy allegedly tied to heart health features, including the ECG app
Apple's usual 14-day refund policy for the Watch will extend to up to 45 days after purchase if a customer has a heart health-related refund request greater than 14 days.
ECG app for Apple Watch will reportedly launch with watchOS 5.1.2
Apple's ECG app that will permit Series 4 watch wearers to take an electrocardiograph reading on the go will release publicly as part of the watchOS 5.1.2 software update.