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Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensor may fall short of dedicated device’s performance, be unreliable for diagnosing medical issues

As exciting as the Apple Watch Series 6’s blood oxygen sensor may be, it might not be up to snuff for medical purposes. Apple’s fine print regarding this feature offers a few caveats: Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed for […]

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Apple announces Apple Watch Series 6, adds new sensors, including an oximeter and an altimeter

Over at its “Time Flies” media event, Apple announced its Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatch. The new model keeps the same design as the Series 4 and Series 5 models, but includes new internal improvements, new finishes, and an oximeter sensor. The units are available in 44mm and 44mm with an always-on Retina display, and […]

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iFixit begins teardown, analysis of Apple Watch

It’s the teardown you’ve been waiting for. The coolest of felines over at iFixit finally got their mitts on an Apple Watch and a full teardown reveals that the much-vaunted heart rate monitor is actually capable of acting as a pulse oximeter, allowing it to calculate the oxygen content of your blood by measuring how […]