ZDNet June 7, 2022
Stephanie Condon

The new watchOS features show how Apple is still focused on health care, taking serious but incremental steps to impact the industry.

Apple on Monday showed off the upgrades coming to the Apple Watch via watchOS 9, the latest version of its operating system. If there were any questions left, it should be clear by now that Apple’s watch isn’t designed to be a fashion accessory or even a fitness tracker with smart features — it’s a serious health device.

The most notable enhancement to come with watchOS 9 is a new AFib History feature, which allows users to track the frequency of AFib over an extended period of time. It also helps them manage lifestyle factors that may influence...

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