Fierce Health Technology September 1, 2021
The Apple Watch is capable of scanning for heart conditions and calling for help after injuries. But Apple is working on a deeper set of features as part of the tech giant’s bigger ambitions in health monitoring.
Apple is working on new health-related features for its smartwatch, including a tool for blood pressure measurement and a thermometer to help with fertility planning, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the plans and internal company documents.
The fertility feature could be available as soon as next year, along with potential improvements to the Apple Watch’s irregular heartbeat monitoring, WSJ reporter Rolfe Winkler wrote.
The company is expected to release its seventh version of the Apple Watch in the...