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Apple Watches prove useful in screening for AFib, studies find

Friday, January 30, 2026 10:02 amFriday, January 30, 20261 Comment

Recent research highlights the effectiveness of Apple Watch in screening for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder…

Apple researchers unlock hidden heart data from Apple Watch sensor using AI

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 1:11 pm1 Comment

In the era of wearable technology, where a simple wristband can monitor steps, sleep, and even detect irregular heart rhythms, Apple Watch…

Cleveland Clinic: Apple Watch is the most accurate wrist wearable

Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:56 amThursday, October 13, 20165 Comments

Some fitness trackers are a lot more accurate than others…

Apple patents advanced heart rate monitor for Apple Watch

Thursday, October 6, 2016 1:59 pmThursday, October 6, 20163 Comments

Back in June 2015, Patently Apple discovered an Apple patent filing covering…

Studies show Fitbit trackers are ‘highly inaccurate’

Monday, May 23, 2016 4:48 pmMonday, May 23, 20169 Comments

Researchers at the California State Polytechnic University showed that the Fitbit devices miscalculated heart rates by up to 20 beats per minute on average…

Apple Watch heart rate data vs. Mio dedicated heart rate monitor

Thursday, May 7, 2015 3:02 pm27 Comments

iOS developer Brad Larson has taken heart rate data from the Apple Watch…

Apple explains Heart Rate on Apple Watch technology

Monday, April 20, 2015 12:29 pmMonday, April 20, 20159 Comments

The average heart rate is 72 beats per minute…