GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

2.0m
150k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENT

Apple Watch Series 4 will finally gain ECG support with watchOS 5.1.2 update

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (7)

Ro 29 November 2018

Apple watchOS Firmware Updates Rumors

Undoubtedly the most exciting feature of the new Apple Watch Series 4 is the ECG functionality. However, it isn't available yet and we are still waiting for Apple to enable it via a future update. And according to inside sources, watchOS 5.1.2 is going to be the one to bring it.

The software version is currently in beta testing and isn't yet available for the public. But once it arrives, it will be able to read your heart rhythm. It can help detect atrial fibrillation or just an irregular heart rhythm.

Apple promised to enable the feature by the end of this year but it's still unclear if it will manage that.

On a side note, the obtained training document states that you need at least iPhone 5s for the device to work and iOS 12.1.1 installed.

Yet again, if you are outside the US, don't get your hopes up because it will take some time for Apple to enable the feature outside the country. After all, there's are a lot of licenses that Apple needs to obtain and the USA's FDA was just the first.

Source

Related articles
  • Apple Watch Series 4 goes on pre-order in India, starting at INR 40,000 Apple Watch Series 4 goes on pre-order in India, starting at INR 40,000
  • Apple Watch Series 4 bootloops due to Daylight Savings Time Apple Watch Series 4 bootloops due to Daylight Savings Time
  • Apple releases how-to videos for the Apple Watch Series 4 Apple releases how-to videos for the Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 4 arrives with larger display, ceramic and sapphire back, ECG Apple Watch Series 4 arrives with larger display, ceramic and sapphire back, ECG

Reader comments

m
  • mark
  • PMa
  • 30 Nov 2018

apple hater incoming hahaha.. android smartwatch has already that feature 3 years ago and bla bla bla bla

  • Reply
L
  • Law Law Zen
  • vx6
  • 29 Nov 2018

all of the I APPLE WATCHES are so COOL and GOOD but im still waiting for the Next Gen that they will LAUNCH their HOLO GRAPHICS feature on their Watches . -IRON MAN

  • Reply
  • Geric.770
  • uSQ
  • 29 Nov 2018

Cool, but I don't have any Apple product to begin with. XD

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 7

Recommended
  • Samsung is working on a major camera upgrade for its next-gen flagships Samsung is working on a major camera upgrade for its next-gen flagships
  • Ultrahuman Air is a smart ring that monitors sleep, recovery and more Ultrahuman Air is a smart ring that monitors sleep, recovery and more
  • The $2,400 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sold out in minutes The $2,400 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sold out in minutes
  • Save up to $899 on OnePlus 15 with eligible trade-in Save up to $899 on OnePlus 15 with eligible trade-in
ADVERTISEMENT

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • Nothing
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Umidigi
  • Coolpad
  • Oscal
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • Cubot
  • Oukitel
  • Itel
  • TCL

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENT

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Samsung Galaxy A5623,084
2.vivo S50 Pro mini22,988
3.Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max20,604
4.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra20,240
5.Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra19,601
6.OnePlus 1517,473
7.Samsung Galaxy A1716,011
8.Xiaomi 17 Pro Max15,202
9.vivo X300 Pro14,250
10.Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro14,019

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Ford pulls the plug on the F-150 Lightning and goes into grid battery business Ford pulls the plug on the F-150 Lightning and goes into grid battery business BYD commits to 250,000 km battery warranty to further shake up the European EV marketThe Polestar 4 finally arrives in the US and Canada
ADVERTISEMENT

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter

© 2000-2025 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data