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Happy birthday, Apple Watch: 10 best features that changed how we track our health


Published on 2025-04-24 19:43:13 - ZDNet
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  • Tim Cook has said that Apple's greatest contributions will be through its developments in health -- and nowhere is this more true than through the Apple Watch. Throughout its 10-year run, the tech giant has churned out lifesaving features around a user's wrist.

The article from ZDNet celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch by highlighting its top 10 health and fitness features that have transformed personal health tracking. Key features include the heart rate monitor, which provides continuous heart rate tracking and alerts for irregular heart rhythms; the ECG app, allowing users to take an electrocardiogram directly from their wrist; and the Blood Oxygen sensor, which measures the oxygen saturation of the user's blood. Other notable features are the Activity Rings, encouraging daily movement, exercise, and standing; the Workout app for tracking various exercises; and the Mindfulness app for mental health support. Additionally, the article mentions the Fall Detection and Emergency SOS features for safety, the Sleep tracking for monitoring sleep patterns, and the Noise app to alert users of potentially harmful ambient noise levels. These features have collectively made the Apple Watch a pivotal tool in personal health management and fitness tracking.

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