mHealth Intelligence December 26, 2017
Eric Wicklund

Apple is reportedly working on an ECG sensor for the Apple Watch, a move that would give the wearable a stronger mHealth platform and possibly bridge the gap between clinical uses and consumer engagement.

Apple is reportedly developing an ECG monitor for the Apple Watch, a move that could pit the tech giant against developers of medical-grade ECG wearables and further push consumer wearables into the remote patient monitoring landscape.

While Apple hasn’t said anything about its plans, Bloomberg and other news outlets have reported on a project that would equip the Apple Watch with a sensor that tracks electrical signals in the heart. The sensor would be an upgrade to current consumer-facing smartwatches and activity bands that use green...

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