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This is the first ECG product offered over the counter, directly to consumers.

Your health in your hand!

The Apple Watch has made a subtle shift from health tracker to medical device. But the trend is already here, thanks to Indian innovation.

17 Sep 2018 11:51 AM

Worldwide, about 48 million smartwatches are expected to be sold this year. (AP Photo)

Apple Watch is inching toward becoming a medical device

The Apple Watch will add features that allow it to take high-quality heart readings and detect falls.

14 Sep 2018 8:39 PM

According to the latest estimates by market researcher IDC, smartwatches are set to dominate nearly half of the entire wearables market by 2022.

Smartwatches to rule nearly half of wearables by 2022: IDC

Apple Watch is expected to continue to dominate with the newest model.

14 Sep 2018 12:34 PM

Future Apple Watch models will feature always-on displays.

Upcoming Apple Watch to feature always-on display

A patent filed points to Apple adding a new feature that has been sought after since the first model.

05 Sep 2018 9:21 AM

Apple Watch Round Series is absolutely gorgeous

A video showing what an Apple Watch with a round face has been doing the rounds on the Interwebs.

04 Sep 2018 11:17 AM

The biggest change that will feature on the Apple Watch Series 4 is that it will have 15 per cent larger displays for both sizes.

Apple Watch Series 4 leaked image shows new watch face

The updated Apple Watch is expected to be launched at the iPhone XS event on September 12.

31 Aug 2018 3:47 PM

Apple’s decision to expand internationally with operators has quickly reaped rewards in Asia Pacific.

Apple ships 3.5 million Watches in Q2 2018

The cellular-connected Apple Watch Series 3 was the best-shipping smartwatch in Asia in Q2 2018.

27 Jul 2018 3:13 PM

This is similar to what Apple did on its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus where it had completely ditched the physical button but instead replaced it with a Taptic Engine, which generates a physical click mimic with haptic feedback.

Apple Watch to adapt to Solid State Buttons in the future

A report reveals future Apple Watches will feature new buttons that don't physically click but can still act as buttons with Taptic Engine.

09 Jun 2018 2:59 PM

watchOS 5 will be available this fall as a free update for Apple Watch Series 1 and later and requires iPhone 5s or later on iOS 12.

New watchOS 5 previews at Apple's WWDC

The new watchOS 5 includes features such as Activity Sharing competitions, Walkie-Talkie, and third-party apps on the Siri watch face.

05 Jun 2018 1:44 PM

Tests revealed that two of his three main coronary arteries were blocked.

Apple Watch rescues 76-year-old man from a heart attack

A man named Gaston D'Aquino had his Apple Watch alarm going off hinting his heart rate is evidently high.

14 May 2018 4:50 PM

There isn’t any official confirmation on the pricing yet, but the Watch Series 3 LTE variant could be priced starting at Rs 39,000.

Airtel, Jio bring 4G LTE-enabled Apple Watch to India

Both the networks are offering pre-bookings on their respective websites for consumers from May 4 and will be available from May 11, 2018.

24 Apr 2018 2:45 PM

Heather bought the watch hoping to track her health (Photo: AFP)

Woman's Apple Watch saves her life by detecting thyroid condition despite no symptoms

As the beeping continued for 24 hours, she visited the hospital only to find she had hyperthyroidism driving her towards fatal arrhythmia.

13 Apr 2018 4:37 PM

The design illustrates the camera, which is placed under the ‘user interface’ category, already includes a touch sensor, haptic feedback, display and speaker.

Apple Watch to feature FaceID?

The patent points towards FaceID as ‘user identification’ on the design board by the company.

29 Mar 2018 6:58 PM

The latest update to iPhones also fixes an issue that is claimed to fix an issue where some third-party apps fail to connect to accessories.

Apple rolls out fixes for its Telugu bug on iPhones, Watch and more

iOS 11.2.6, watchOS 4.2.3, tvOS 11.2.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 with the bug fix are out now.

20 Feb 2018 8:31 AM

Quality of life factors play an important role in predicting survival and determining the best treatment options. (Photo: Pixabay)

Emojis may help track cancer patients' quality of life

Researchers recruited 115 patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma with expected lifespans of less than five years.

11 Dec 2017 3:57 PM

The device captures information that can help doctors help manage atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrhythmia that causes stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

FDA clears first medical device accessory for Apple Watch

KardiaBand detects that a user’s heart rate and activity are out of sync, it prompts the user to capture an EKG by touching the band.

04 Dec 2017 3:34 PM

This incident proves once again that despite being an expensive accessory, the Apple Watch is a must-have device for fitness freaks.

This man's life was saved by an Apple Watch

Brooklyn reporter was saved from a heart attack, thanks to an Apple watch health app.

16 Oct 2017 8:20 PM

The gadget will probably still need to be paired with an iPhone on some level, even if the phone isn't always in the same vicinity.

Next Apple Watch likely to have LTE

A lot of speculations regarding the product have surfaced.

13 Aug 2017 8:33 PM

Apple to launch watches that can make calls: report

Currently, the Apple Watch needs to be connected to an iPhone to send messages, get directions from maps and stream music.

05 Aug 2017 8:43 AM

Quanta Computer has been with Apple since the original device began a production ramp-up in early 2015. (Representational image)

Apple Watch 3 expected this year

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its third-generation Apple Watch in 2017.

26 Jul 2017 3:12 PM

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