CNBC June 25, 2020
Key Points
– Apple unveiled new mobility metrics for the watch.
– The company says it can now monitor “functional capacity.”
– That might not mean a lot to consumers, but it’s very important for doctors across a wide range of specialties.
Apple introduced a slew of new features for its Apple Watch this week, ranging from sleep tracking to hand-washing reminders, most of which were targeted to all consumers.
All except for one: An update to its motion sensors that is designed to help the clinicians monitor patients’ remotely as they age. Apple shared in a news release that the watch can now track low-range cardio fitness, walking speed, double support time, step length and six-minute...
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