Apple Watch

The idea is to rely on modern mobile technologies to measure on a continuous basis health indicators that are currently measured only in face-to-face visits.

Apple's wearable is used to support Ochsner's Hypertension Digital Medicine Pilot Program which tracks patients struggling to control their blood pressure.

The Heartline study, open to people aged 65 and older, will research atrial fibrillation and early detection of stroke using Apple's smartwatch.

The number comes from a massive RAND Corporation study which included 400,000 participants across the US, Europe and South Africa.

The application would enable doctors to receive alerts, such as test results, on their wrists and, presumingly, be able to respond accordingly.

Announced as one of key features of Apple Watch Series 4, the ECG functionality will be released by the end of the year as part of the next software update.

Nearly two-thirds of Apple's wearable users are exercising more often and for longer periods of time, according to a survey involving 1,500 users.

Unlike traditional doctor visits, Heal doctors spend as much time as needed with each patient for a fixed fee of $99, anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

WatchOS 2.0 will bring a number of new features, including timelapse backgrounds, third party complications, time travel, transit info and GoPro integration.

The Cupertino-based giant is also making its Fitness+ service available to all iPhone users...