The Next Apple Watch Might Address a Long-Term Sensor Shortcoming
THE SO WHAT
If Apple closes long-standing heart-rate and sensor gaps while revamping Fitness and Health, the Watch moves further from “notification accessory” toward regulated-adjacent health device. Health and wellness operators should assume more clinically credible wrist data is coming and design programs and integrations accordingly.
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