Apple just unveiled its beautifully redesigned new smartwatch – the Apple watch series 4 which has revolutionary health capabilities of capturing an ECG and detect falls.
Along with the redesigning and re-engineering of the watch interface, it also incorporates the capability to take an ECG reading right from the wrist using the new ECG app. With the built-in electrodes in the Digital Crown and new heart rate sensors in the back-sapphire crystal, knowing about heart rate and rhythm is just a touch away.
The user can touch the crown and after 30 seconds, receive a heart rhythm classification. It can classify if the heart is beating in a regular pattern or whether there are signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a heart condition that could lead to significant health complications. All recordings, their associated classifications and any noted symptoms are stored in the Health app in a PDF that can be shared with physicians.
It also analyzes the heart rhythm continuously in the background and sends notification in case irregular rhythm or AFib is detected. The watch also alerts the user if the heart rate goes up or fall below the desired threshold.
The built-in next generation accelerometer and gyroscope detect movements and based on custom algorithms can catch a fall measuring 32 g-forces. Considering the wrist trajectory and impact acceleration the watch sends an alert to the user after a fall which can be used to call emergency medical services.
If Apple Watch senses immobility for 60 seconds after the notification, it will automatically call emergency services and send a message along with the location to emergency contacts.
“We’re thrilled Apple Watch has become an essential part of people's lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “The completely redesigned Apple Watch Series 4 continues to be an indispensable communication and fitness companion, and now with the addition of groundbreaking features, like fall detection and the first-ever ECG app offered directly to consumers, it also becomes an intelligent guardian for your health.”
Beginning Friday, September 14, Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) will be available to order in 26 countries and territories, and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) will be available to order in 16 countries and territories. Both models will be available in stores beginning Friday, September 21.
Apple promo video for the Apple watch series 4
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