PYMNTS.com June 16, 2021

Apple is working on several health-related enhancements to the Apple Watch, including sensors to monitor body temperature and blood sugar, plus a special edition for extreme sports, but it’s tough to know if that’s enough for the tech giant to finally make some inroads with finicky HealthTech consumers.

As much as people rely on connected devices for every aspect of their health — whether that’s tracking their pace on a daily power walk, charting a personal best while swimming laps or monitoring their breathing — Apple is still struggling to make its mark.

A faster processor, a thinner display screen and improved wireless connectivity — which are expected features of the Apple Watch Series 7 — are nice enhancements, but...

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