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  • Fabulinius@alien.topBtoApple•Well, it has been nice until it lasted (10 seconds)English
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    11 months ago

    I think that iPhone 8 is jsut about the finished iPhone. What comes after that is a ton of “new tail lights and fenders” in order to keep selling iPhones.

    There is one particular feature, though, which is available on Pro models from iPhone 12 Pro. That is the LIDAR addition to the cameras. This makes it possible to do 3D scans of rooms and objects with apps like Polycam. - I have that, but I must admit that even though the hardware is OK there is a a long way to go for the apps.

    So staying on iPhone 8 and getting a compatible watch is the sensible solution. - If you need an. Apple watch at all. I use my Watch 6 for a lot of very practical purposes with different apps/complications. But none of all that fitness stuff. I’m 72.

  • Fabulinius@alien.topBtoApple•Siri when Apple Watch, iPhone and HomePod are all togetherEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Both Apple Watch and iPhone can listen to Siri, but they do not always respond to the same Siri request simultaneously. When you say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” near multiple devices, the devices use Bluetooth to communicate with each other and determine which one should respond to the request.The device that responds is the one that heard you best or was recently raised or used

    To ensure that your Apple Watch responds to Siri requests, you can press and hold the Digital Crown to make sure it is the only device that listens.For your iPhone or iPad, you can place it face down so that Siri doesn’t respond to your voice

    If you have a HomePod, you can say “Hey Siri, turn off Hey Siri,” or use the Home app to turn off Listen for “Hey Siri”

    To turn it back on, touch and hold the top of HomePod, then say “Turn on Hey Siri”

    Keep in mind that Siri features may vary by country or region

  • Fabulinius@alien.topBtoApple•How accurate is the ECG?English
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    1 year ago

    These new AI chatbots are pretty helpful now. They can easily replace things like reddit and make Internet searches much easier. I asked. the “chatbot” perplexity.ai the same question as this post and got this answer (Perplexity.ai is free and do not require an account and searches in real time on current data):

    "According to multiple studies, the accuracy of the ECG feature on the Apple Watch varies depending on the study and the condition being tested. Here are some key findings:

    • One study by a Stanford Associate Professor of Medicine demonstrated that the Apple Watch could accurately detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 84% of cases when compared to a traditional 12-lead ECG[4].
    • Another study showed that the Apple Watch single-lead ECG had a high accuracy to identify AFib and sinus rhythm[1].
    • However, a study showed that a single-lead ECG measured using a KardiaBand paired with an Apple Watch had only “moderate diagnostic accuracy” in diagnosing AFib compared to a 12-lead ECG in the hospital[3].
    • Yet another study assessed the Apple Watch ECG’s accuracy in detecting AFib in patients who had undergone cardiac surgery. The study showed a sensitivity of 41% for the abnormal rhythm notification from the Apple Watch Series 4 and a sensitivity of 96% for the single-lead ECG downloaded as a PDF, compared to telemetry[3].
    • The ability of the Apple Watch ECG to detect abnormalities related to cardiac ischemia was limited[5].
    • Apple’s ECG application is a much simpler single-lead ECG with limited capabilities. It won’t help detect most heart rhythm abnormalities or worsening heart failure. It also won’t reliably detect the electrical changes associated with a heart attack[6].

    In summary, the accuracy of the ECG feature on the Apple Watch varies depending on the study and the condition being tested. While some studies have shown high accuracy in detecting AFib and sinus rhythm, other studies have shown moderate diagnostic accuracy in diagnosing AFib compared to a 12-lead ECG in the hospital. It is important to note that the ECG feature on the Apple Watch is not a substitute for professional medical advice and diagnosis. If you are experiencing symptoms, it is recommended to discuss them with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to rule out underlying heart conditions.

    Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9795256/ [2] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-ecg-ekg-watchos-vs-hospital-medical-grade-detected-strange-heart-rhythm/ [3] https://www.gehealthcare.com/insights/article/ecg-watch-accuracy-and-the-question-of-data-overload [4] https://www.qaly.co/post/how-accurate-the-ecg-is-on-your-apple-watch [5] https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCEP.120.009260 [6] https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/06/health/apple-watch-ecg-app-review/index.html"

  • Fabulinius@alien.topBtoApple•What is extra that apple watch provide over budget 3rd party options? Is it worth it?English
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    1 year ago

    If you live in th e Apple Ecosystem like with several devices (or at least an iPhone) then Apple Watch is the way to go. It can do so much more than the fitness part. Many useful apps also have a Watch version.

    Apple Watch 6 is perfectly suited to both the fitness and all the many other things, an Apple Watch can do. - No need to go for newer models. You don’t need more than Apple Watch 6. But, of course, it is always possible to “invent” extra needs. That is what Apple wants us to do all the time with all devices.