“Apple unveiled their new Health application as part of the core of iOS 8 recently at the WWDC 2014 Keynote,” Brian Meyer reports for Apple Gazette. “This app collects health data from various sensors and sources and displays it clearly for you inside of the app.”
“Apple even showcased these features in a new ad for the iPhone and iOS 8, including the current sensors on the market that will work with Health,” Meyer reports. “While these are all great sensors and wearable tech, Apple has generally not relied on 3rd party hardware companies to support stock apps and features, which leads us to believe that Apple has some big plans for the Health app in the near future, and unless they’re planning on making heart monitors and pedometers, the iWatch is a perfect fit.”
“Nike and Apple have been partners in technology for quite some time, and the closing down of the FuelBand project seems to signal an upcoming Apple product that Nike will assist with,” Meyer reports. “The Health app looks to be a home-base of sorts for an iWatch, and while it will work with other wearable tech, the app will most likely work best with the new wrist-worn device from Apple.”
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