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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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Doctor sets the bar for Apple’s Health app

Do a search for “health tracker” in the App Store and you’ll get a list of 500 apps before the search truncates the list. Health apps are a dime a dozen. The apps track everything from diet (calories, weight) to activities (running, biking) to vital body readings (blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate), some integrated with […]