Apple has been instrumental in pairing medicine and mobile technology through its series of kits. In March 2015, they launched ResearchKit, an open source software framework to help scientists and doctors not only create medical apps but also recruit patients for clinical trials and research products. ResearchKit turns iPhone into a powerful tool for medical […]
Tag Archives: HealthKit
The Apple Watch Saved A Teen’s Life—And Put Apple’s Health Focus In The Spotlight
A thrilled Tim Cook witnesses justification for Apple’s health strategy
How (And Why) Apple’s Obsessed With Our Health
Apple’s pursuit of the perfect human.
Google’s Study Kit App Could Open Up Health Data
Right now, it’s limited to participants in a research project.
Apple’s ResearchKit Is A Nice Idea, But It’s Built On Sand
If only we could trust the company to deliver on its promise.
Fitbit Bulks Up With Purchase Of Fitness Trainer App FitStar
Consolidation will make the sector healthier—but less exciting.
Fitbit Launches Suite Of Fitness Trackers
With some sweet new features.
Apple’s Glucose Glitch Is Another Sour Note For HealthKit
Like it needs another one.
Apple’s iOS 8.1 Will Bring Big Changes; Let’s Hope They’re All Good
Recent experience suggests it could be otherwise.
Fitbit Users Are Furious Over Its HealthKit Diss
No Apple Health for you!
Apple’s Health App Is An Embarrassment
This is the best Cupertino can do?
Fitness-App Developers Are Growing Wary About HealthKit
Two strikes—is Apple out?
Here Come Apple And Google In The Battle For Your Health
HealthKit vs. Google Fit.
Why You Can’t Download Health And Fitness Apps From Apple’s App Store
Blame a bug in Apple’s HealthKit.
Apple’s HealthKit Is Not Very Healthy
Developers report delays.
The New Apple Watch Leaves Fitness Trackers Looking Unhealthy
It measures running, standing, working out.
The iCloud Hack Is Bad News For Apple’s HealthKit
More sensitive data to steal.
Ahead Of The iWatch, Apple Has Given HealthKit A Workout
Fitness apps will benefit.
As Fitness Apps Explode, Google Fit Promises To Shape Them Up
We all want that magic app that will make us healthier. Developers are responding—as are tech giants.
We Need An Uber For Healthcare
It’s not about doctors on demand for the wealthy. It’s about hooking everything together and creating something new.