iOS 14 to support Sp02, sleep tracking on Apple Watch?
Also, the future update to the Apple Watch's ECG feature could address inconclusive readings for heart rates between 100 and 120 beats per minute.
IDC: 336.5M wearable devices shipped in 2019
The worldwide market for wearable devices grew 82.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019 (4Q19), reaching a new high of 118.9 million devices shipped.
Google working to add new health features to Wear OS
The survey running through the Google User Experience Research program is asking participants for feedback on up and coming health tracking capabilities.
Best Buy launches Lively Wearable2 and new mobile app
The new Lively app gives older adults one-touch access to urgent response services via their smartphone, quickly connecting to help if an emergency occurs.
IDC: Apple dominated the wearables market in Q3 2019
Worldwide wearables shipments surge 94.6% in the quarter led by the hearables market.
Sleeprate, Garmin team-up to help users train and sleep better
As a result of the deal, users will get a deeper and more accurate look at how physical performance and sleep are related.
FitbitOS 4.1 announced, coming in early December
The new OS includes improved heart rate tracking, enriched always-on display mode for Versa 2, smart wake and more functionality right from your wrist.
GlobalData: $54B wearable tech industry offers immense opportunity for healthcare by 2023
Wearables have the greatest potential in healthcare to address spiraling healthcare costs, aging populations, and the burden of chronic disease.
Xiaomi Mi Watch officially announced
The device runs Google's Wear OS platform with Xiaomi's own MIUI skin on top; could it be an Apple Watch of China?
FibriCheck to deliver CE-marked heart health detection app to Fitbit smartwatch users in Europe
Fitbit users in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK can use FibriCheck to help detect heart rhythm irregularities like Atrial Fibrillation.