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Apple releases watchOS 7.6 update, adds ECG support for Apple Watch Series 4 units in additional regions

Following the release of iOS 14.7 on Monday, Apple also released watchOS 7.6 the same day. The new operating system adds assorted fixes and changes, its most significant change adding ECG support for the Apple Watch Series 4 and irregular heart rhythm notifications to 30 more regions. To update your Apple Watch, open the watch […]

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Apple Watch irregular heart rhythm notification feature edges closer to ECG approval in Australia

The Apple’s Watch’s irregular heart rhythm notification feature has now been approved in Australia, indicating that the ECG feature could be soon to follow. Per documents seen by EFTM, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration show that the smartwatch’s irregular rhythm notifications has now been approved and added to the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. While this […]

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Rumor: Apple developing next-gen Apple Watch with built-in EKG reader

It’s a rumor, but it’s an interesting rumor. Apple is thought to be building an EKG heart monitor into the next generation of its Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 3 already features an all-day heart rate monitor that tracks beats per minute while wearing, but third-party accessories are needed to add EKG functionality. It’s […]