it's great to read these. I was expecting some cynical hot takes downplaying the significance of these features. Like, the fall detection is AMAZING for elderly folk.
Series 4 is an insta order for me.
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Apple "Gather Round" Live Event (1PM EST): iPhone Xs, Xs Max, Xr, Apple Watch 4, oh my!
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it's great to read these. I was expecting some cynical hot takes downplaying the significance of these features. Like, the fall detection is AMAZING for elderly folk.
Series 4 is an insta order for me.
Does this ECG thing mean it can get more accurate heart rate tracking in general? Or is the ECG too battery-costly to use regularly?
This is legit insane tho
Apple is pushing the forefront of consumer health tech and I love it
Looking to pick this up alongside one of the new iPhone models
Apple is pushing the forefront of consumer health tech and I love it
Looking to pick this up alongside one of the new iPhone models
Yeah, I wouldn't trust a single lead ECG from a wrist. I bet this isn't even remotely accurate.
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Someone on Reddit was talking out of their ass?!????
I'd love to see that post today lol.
No, it's not. Information is delivered in squares. This is how our world works. Text does not format well in circles. Circles are very rarely (if ever) efficient in UX design. Arguing this on the basis of "but clocks have been round for centuries) is so aggravatingly stupid. The Apple Watch isn't a timepiece at this point.
Yup, they just threw in a feature that doesn't work.
Glad you were here to let us know vs the people who've actually worked on this!
i think it's more the part that you need to touch the digital crown for 30 seconds. Not something you'd do all the time.
BATTERY LIFE PLEASE
edit: awww 'the same' ... i'd love them to have improved it a bit further.
nah we know it's just still a little funny when it's FDA Clearance and everyone goes buck wild
It's a very impressive watch, but I still need them to sell me on a reason to leave my Android phone
So much cringe. Can't watch. But I'm happy for you guys that enjoy this stuff.
As someone who just tuned in though I don't really understand how you can get accurate heart reading from one point.
Also what exactly is this thing FDA cleared for? Learning more about how FDA clears medical devices it's extremely easy to get clearance for a medical device.
Also what exactly is this thing FDA cleared for? Learning more about how FDA clears medical devices it's extremely easy to get clearance for a medical device.
If you're going to market something as a medical device you need regulatory approval from each country. Since they got FDA clearance I'm pretty sure they're working in getting approval from other countries as well
So to include the ECG features they would have had to get FDA clearance?
Correct and you need a notification to alert you about you falling/ or about to trip. LOL
Why do you want a bad option? Do you go to high-end restaurants and say "this beautiful salmon is all well and good, but I'd like the option for a big mac as well because I prefer that"?
I always joke that, as an aging janitor often working alone in empty buildings, I suspect I'm vulnerable to dropping dead on the job and not being found for hours. Now, maybe not?
It's just accurate enough for FDA to approve it. Still won't replace actual testing, BUT it passed a test of being better than nothing.
This is America, friend.
Still, I've got a feeling that people who use the Apple Watch consistently will (and do) actually get out and move more.
Yeah, it's too good to be true but Apple has an excellent record on delivering on their promises so let's wait and see actual public use.
Yes, because features in a phone/smartwatch have never been faulty before
