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


Published on 2025-04-25 11:42:59 - 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 ranking its top 10 health-tracking features that have significantly impacted users' health monitoring. The list starts with the Emergency SOS feature at number 10, which allows users to quickly call for help in emergencies. At number 9, the Noise app helps protect hearing by alerting users to harmful noise levels. The Breathe app, ranked 8th, encourages mindfulness and stress reduction. The Cycle Tracking feature, at number 7, assists in monitoring menstrual cycles and fertility. Ranked 6th, the Medications app helps users manage their medication schedules. The Fall Detection feature, at number 5, can detect falls and automatically call emergency services if needed. At number 4, the ECG app enables users to take electrocardiograms to monitor heart health. The Sleep Tracking feature, ranked 3rd, helps users understand and improve their sleep patterns. The Blood Oxygen monitoring, at number 2, measures blood oxygen levels, which can be crucial for health assessments. Finally, topping the list at number 1 is the Heart Rate Monitoring feature, which continuously tracks heart rate and can alert users to potential health issues, revolutionizing personal health management.

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