Developing Apps for Wearable Devices
After reading this article, you’ll: Grasp the current landscape of wearable technology, including various device types and the growing market opportunities for innovative wearable apps. Understand the unique challenges and considerations in wearable app development, such as design constraints, battery life limitations, and cross-platform compatibility issues. Learn about the technical aspects of creating wearable apps, […]
Is Healthcare the Key to Mass Adoption of Wearables?
When the iPhone reached the consumer market, it completely changed everything. Devices made by major industry players like Blackberry and Nokia were practically rendered obsolete overnight. Apple showed us what mobile phones were really capable of doing. And once we saw it, we could never look back. Another technological sector has reached this junction point: […]
The Wearable War Between Fitbit and Apple Could Save Lives
Apple has been aggressively moving into the medical development space, and it has transformed how many of us monitor our health. At the same time, the tech titan’s advancement into healthcare wearables has hurt Fitbit’s market share. The once dominant leader in digital fitness trackers is now making moves to take the crown back from […]
Wearable Technology in Healthcare Is Taking Off
Apple is partnering with health insurance company Aetna on a new app called Attain which will leverage Apple Watch data to provide insight into users’ health. Alphabet’s life science subsidiary, Verily, is working on a health-tracking shoe that can measure movement, weight, and falls. With this increasing momentum in utilizing data for clinical applications, wearable […]
Apple iWatch NFC Integration Could Disrupt Smartwatch Market
The tech industry is abuzz with news that Apple’s upcoming iWatch will include a near-field communications (NFC) chip. Industry analysts are speculating that the NFC capability could explain the iWatch’s lofty retail price, which has been reported in the range of $400. If true, the reports reveal a vital part of Apple’s iWatch strategy. Like […]