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  • Apple Watch now monitors cardio fitness, alerts if levels drop

    Alongside iOS 14.3, Apple releases watchOS 7.2 for Apple Watch users globally today. The update allows Watch users to monitor their “cardio fitness” level on a regular basis. This will help Apple Watch users keep check on their overall health. The company confirms that Watch users will also be alerted if their cardio fitness level drops. With this, the tech giant wants to encourage users to stay active and healthy. Also Read – iOS 14.3 released: New features, how to upgrade your iPhone

    “With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users will be able to view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range,” the company noted in an official release. Also Read – iPad 9 could be cheaper than iPad 8, will get iPhone 11 chipset

    Apple Watch already has the ability to estimate the average and higher levels of VO2 max during vigorous outdoor walks, runs, hikes and more. With watchOS 7, Apple Watch uses multiple sensors, including the optical heart sensor, GPS, and the accelerometer, to estimate lower levels. The feature is going to help  Watch users a lot given direct measurement of VO2 max requires a rigorous clinical test with specialised equipment that is not readily accessible to most people. Also Read – Google, Apple ask app developers to remove location tracking tech within two weeks

  • New features, how to upgrade your iPhone

    Apple has released the iOS 14.3 software version for all iPhone users globally including India. The latest iOS version brings support for Apple Fitness+ and AirPods Max, launched recently. The update also adds the ability to capture photos in Apple ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro and also introduces privacy information on the App Store that includes some new features and bug fixes for the iPhone. Additionally, Apple also released watchOS 7.2 for Watch users. Also Read – Apple Watch now monitors cardio fitness, alerts if levels drop

    With the latest iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 update, Apple Watch gets the ability to monitor and classify cardio fitness, a strong predictor of overall health. This suggests that Apple Watch users will now be able to view how their cardio fitness level is classified based on their age group and sex in the Health app on iPhone. Users will also be notified if the range falls within the low range. Also Read – iPad 9 could be cheaper than iPad 8, will get iPhone 11 chipset

    In an official press release Apple noted, “With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 allows Apple Watch to easily measure low cardio fitness, and today cardio fitness notifications empower users to be more active for dramatic long-term health benefits.” Also Read – Google, Apple ask app developers to remove location tracking tech within two weeks