Apple's Health app updated with on-device steps, distance tracking and caffeine monitoring

Apple’s Health app updated with on-device steps, distance tracking and caffeine monitoring

The new Steps counter tab gets input from the built-in M7 motion co-processor to report steps without connecting to any third party app or hardware device.
iWatch mockup

Three patents show how Apple wants to monitor activities, automate alarms and notifications using...

One of the patents envisions a smartphone responding to data sent by various sensors coming from either the iPhone or other wearable devices, or both.
Apple Health app

Can Apple become a big player in healthcare?

If Apple says their customers to use the Health app, a big chunk of them [users] will be happy to do so. In comparison, Samsung apps are everything but popular.
Apple HealthKit platform and Health app announced

Apple HealthKit platform and Health app announced

The Cupertino-based giant has just entered the healthcare market with a platform and mobile app of its own. Can they revolutionize the entire industry?