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OpenAI relaunches Apple Health-connected ChatGPT feature with expanded access

Admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:28:30 +0000

OpenAI is relaunching Health in ChatGPT, the AI-powered feature that connects to Apple Health on iPhone. The relaunch comes with expanded access and a big step forward in results.

Signal Ring gives blood pressure readings, not just alerts like Apple Watch

Admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:21:50 +0000

Five Apple Watch models are able to measure your blood pressure in order to generate alerts for possible hypertension. However, they do not provide your actual blood pressure readings.

A few smart rings and other fitness devices do so, but rely on regular calibration with a traditional cuff monitor. The upcoming Signal Ring says that it delivers full blood pressure measurements without any calibration, and that a trial of thousands of people backs the claim …

watchOS 27 adds three new Health upgrades for Apple Watch

Admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:55:04 +0000

watchOS 27 packs a variety of Health-related improvements for Apple Watch users that span three main areas, here’s what’s new.

Law proposed to ban AI companies from selling your health data

Admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:32:29 +0000

People commonly disclose all kinds of personal data to AI chatbots, including the highly inadvisable practice of asking them for health advice. In addition to the grave medical dangers of obtaining inaccurate advice, users are also running significant privacy risks.

Most AI chatbots have terms and conditions that allow any of your conversations with them to be used as training data, and often app terms that allow data to be collated and sold. Democrats now propose to update a privacy law to prevent the sale of health data …

Here’s how Apple Watch Series 11 stacks up against Oura, Fitbit, and Whoop, per WSJ

Admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:04:54 +0000

Apple Watch performs favorably in The Wall Street Journal’s health and fitness tracker showdown today. Here’s how Apple Watch Series 11 stacks up against the Oura smart ring and fitness bands from Fitbit and Whoop.

CardioBot integrates one of my favorite Apple Health metrics for deeper heart insight

Admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:02:32 +0000

Ever want to do more with your health data that Apple Watch gathers? CardioBot has long been a great way to unlock new insight into your heart health. The latest version integrates one of my favorite Apple Health metrics using Apple Watch.

Global Running Day Challenge on Apple Watch today as Fitness+ adds new workout

Admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:53 +0000

June is here, and with the new month comes the next Apple Watch activity challenge. Meanwhile, Apple Fitness+ has added a new treadmill workout for subscribers.

Withings unveils more affordable smart scale with body scanning feature, details here

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Withings is making its body scanning feature more affordable with the new BodyFit smart scale. This mid-range model offers features similar to the pricier Body Scan model, but for a lower starting price.

Global Running Day Challenge coming to Apple Watch next week

Admin — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:34:04 +0000

June is just around the corner, and with the new month comes the next Apple Watch fitness challenge.

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Apple Watch and AirPods health features get major new global expansions

Admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:52:41 +0000

Apple has announced noteworthy global expansions for some of its latest health features for Apple Watch and AirPods. Here are the details.

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