If you’re in Australia, this should come in handy.
Following regulatory approval by the region’s health authorities, Apple Watch users in Australia are now able to use the device’s ECG feature.
More than two years after it was introduced to the States in the Apple Watch Series 4, customers in Australia are now able to use Apple’s ECG feature.
“Apple Watch has helped so many people around the world, and we are humbled that it has become such an important part of our customers’ lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, in a statement. “With the release of these heart features [in Australia], Apple Watch takes the next step in empowering people with more information about their health.”
“Data collected by Apple Watch could be used to help diagnose atrial fibrillation early,” said Bill Stavreski, General Manager for Heart Health and Research at the Australian Heart Foundation, in the statement.
“While AFib often leads to a poorer quality of life, many people have no symptoms or they might ignore occasional symptoms,” he continued. “This means the problem might not be found until serious consequences, such as a stroke, occur, so early diagnosis can lead to a better outcome.”
Apple has stated that the feature has been enabled in Australia “with the latest iOS and watchOS software update.” The ECG features requires an Apple Watch Series 4, 5, or 6. The ECG feature is not available on either the Apple Watch Series 3, or Apple Watch SE models.
If you’re in Australia and have had the opportunity to try the feature, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via AppleInsider