“Apple continues work on iOS 8, but its latest developer release underlines the importance of new sensor technologies to its plans,” Jonny Evans reports for Computerworld.
“Recent iOS 8 builds have included HealthKit-related frameworks for: Altitude, humidity and temperature, air pressure, heart rate, glucose levels, [and] hydration levels,” Evans reports. “The headline HealthKit feature within the latest beta is support for Spirometry data. Spirometry tests diagnose lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To do such a test you blow into a spirometer, suggesting new iOS-compatible accessories for medical use.”
“Inclusion of support for such data doesn’t necessarily mean Apple’s future devices will support cheap spirometer accessories, but certainly shows the company hopes its iOS products will be used by medical professionals, presumably as a do-it-all device for most common medical tests,” Evans reports. “The new beta adds the capacity to access key medical data such as allergies or blood type through the Lock screen. Sections for Diagnostics, Fitness, Lab Results, Medications, Nutrition, Sleep and Vital signs are also included in the app. iOS 8 beta 5 HealthKit enhances support for workouts, galvanic skin response, [and] electrodermal activity.”
Much more in the full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Brawndo Drinker” for the heads up.]