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Apple brings Health Records to UK and Canada

Supported by local health authorities, Apple has brought its centralized Health Records feature to the iPhone in UK and Canada, meaning that citizens can now have access to all their data in one place.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

Your iPhone is not being secretly tracked by Apple's COVID-19 contact monitoring

If you're currently ignoring social distancing and whatever local lockdown recommendations you are under, your conscience, and your wireless carrier, are going to track you before your iPhone ever will.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

UK government distributing 11K iPads to care homes amid continuing COVID-19 fears

The U.K. government plans to distribute 11,000 free iPads to care homes in an effort to help residents stay in touch with relatives during a potential uptick in coronavirus cases during the winter.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago

How to use Sleep Mode and tracking in iOS 14 & watchOS 7

A key update to both iOS 14 and watchOS 7 is the introduction of sleep-related features, including sleep tracking, a Sleep Mode, and Wind Down. Here's how to take advantage of the features to get a good night's rest.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago

Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensor vital in Apple asthma study

Apple, along with U.S. health insurer Anthem, is preparing to launch a study that seeks to determine whether digital tools like Apple Watch can help manage and control asthma.

ÌÇÐÄVlog Staff 4 years ago

Apple announces health studies, partnerships focused on Apple Watch

Apple has announced a number of new research partnerships and health initiatives that use Apple Watch to investigate everything from heart health to coronavirus.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago

England and Wales launching COVID-19 app using Apple/Google system

After failing to produce its own system, the UK government has announced that it it will release a new coronavirus exposure notification app on September 24.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

Apple Watch may get thinner in the future with curved sensor components

Apple is looking not just at maximizing the efficiency of health sensors in the Apple Watch, but also minimizing the space they take up by creating curved sensor elements to fit better in the enclosure.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

iPhones could detect when drivers have had too much to drink

A new academic study used the sensors in higher-end smartphones to measure gait and detect when people have imbibed too much for safe driving.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

Apple developing system to help users track, manage chronic conditions

Apple is working on an integrated health sensor system that could monitor, analyze and help manage the state of a user's chronic diseases.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago

Apple Watch 'Series 6' to include new blood oxygen detection

Supply chain sources claim to confirm that the next Apple Watch will finally include the long-expected ability to monitor the wearer's blood oxygen levels.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

How to add your symptoms to the Health app in iOS 13.6

The newly released iOS 13.6 software update brings quite a few new features to iPhone, including a new Health symptoms tracker. Here's how to use it.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago

Apple releases iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, and watchOS 6.2.8 to the public with new features such as Apple ÌÇÐÄVlog+ audio content and CarKey support.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

Sleep tracking has been an intended feature for the Apple Watch for the last five years, Apple VP of technology Kevin Lynch has revealed in an interview, with its inclusion in watchOS 7 and iOS 14 being a sign Apple is keen to do more with its years of research on the subject.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago

Apple supporting COVID-19 diagnostics research on Apple Watch

Alongside features like hand washing detection, Apple says it is supporting further research to help turn the Apple Watch into a device to fight COVID-19.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago

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