But two of the most exciting-an app that can take an on-demand ECG (electrocardiogram) readings and a irregular-heartbeat alert-didn't launch until today as a part of a free update to watchOS 5.1.2.

As predicted, the Apple Watch's version 5.1.2 update went live today, giving anyone in the United States with an Apple Watch Series 4 the ability to take an ECG reading on the wrist. Alongside the ...

The Apple Watch now offers two features OK’d for medical use, thanks to an update the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech maker released Dec. 6. 1. Apple released the two features — an electrocardiogram app ...

The FDA recently cleared AliveCor’s electrocardiogram accessory for the Apple Watch, the Mountain View, Calif.-based company announced Nov. 30. AliveCor, a developer of personal EKG gadgets, released ...

A man has thanked his Apple Watch for saving his life after it alerted him to a serious heart condition. Imani Dickson was at home when his smartwatch began sending health notifications, saying that ...