Neowin News Feed for: Healthkit

Strava users can now automatically sync Apple Watch workouts with the iOS app

Abhay V — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:48:02 +0000

A new update to the Strava iOS app brings the ability for Apple Watch users to automatically sync activities with the app. This will enable Apple users to compete with friends on other platforms. Read more...

Apple acquires Beddit, a sleep tracking company, in health pursuit

Paul Hill — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:18:01 +0000

Apple has acquired the sleep monitoring company, Beddit. The terms of the deal aren't known as of writing. Beddit users will still get support but user data will be subject to Apple's privacy policy. Read more...

Apple looking to expand HealthKit, bring more features to Watch Series 2

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:52:01 +0000

Apple has been having some trouble defining the role of its Watch. Having relegated it to the fitness market, the company now reportedly hopes to build on that and push into the healthcare sector. Read more...

Health features of the Apple Watch dropped due to inconsistent performance

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:10:01 +0000

Apple has been reported to have dropped certain health related features from the Apple Watch due to inconsistent performance and to avoid issues with regulatory authorities across the world. Read more...

Last minute bugs urge Apple to pull iOS 8 HealthKit apps

Shreyas Gandhe — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:59:25 +0000

Apple released iOS 8 yesterday to the masses but some last minute bugs have led the company to remove apps using the various HealthKit features introduced in the new version of its mobile OS. Read more...

iOS 8 adds support to track your breathing

Steven Parker — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:19:19 +0000

With health and fitness being all the rage, iOS 8 has certainly beefed up in that respect adding a multitude of features through the upcoming HealthKit app, including tracking your breathing! Read more...

Kobe Bryant and other athletes being tapped to test Apple's upcoming iWatch

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 19:10:44 +0000

As Apple continues to work on its rumored iWatch, sources claim that athletes like Kobe Bryant are being tapped to test out the upcoming device. The iWatch is slated for an October release. Read more...

Apple incurs wrath of HealthKit, company with same name as its iOS 8 health tools

Andy Weir — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 06:01:54 +0000

HealthKit, a healthcare software developer, has criticised Apple for using the same name to brand its new iOS 8 health tools, saying: "Are they so big that they are above doing a Google search?" Read more...