The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed
Wearables The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed It can do more than track your heart rate during workouts By Deven McClure Aug. 8, 2026 9:30 am EST raditya/Shutterstock The Apple Watch has such an extensive collection of features that it's easy for some to get lost in the shuffle, including one that can help you more closely monitor your heart health: a dedicated ECG app. Short for electrocardiogram, the feature allows for more in-depth analysis on your ticker than the baseline BPM monitor included in the device.
- ▪Wearables The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed It can do more than track your heart rate during workouts By Deven McClure Aug.
- ▪8, 2026 9:30 am EST raditya/Shutterstock The Apple Watch has such an extensive collection of features that it's easy for some to get lost in the shuffle, including one that can help you more closely monitor your heart health: a dedicated EC
- ▪Short for electrocardiogram, the feature allows for more in-depth analysis on your ticker than the baseline BPM monitor included in the device.
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Wearables The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed It can do more than track your heart rate during workouts By Deven McClure Aug. 8, 2026 9:30 am EST raditya/Shutterstock The Apple Watch has such an extensive collection of features that it's easy for some to get lost in the shuffle, including one that can help you more closely monitor your heart health: a dedicated ECG app. Short for electrocardiogram, the feature allows for more in-depth analysis on your ticker than the baseline BPM monitor included in the device. Most modern Apple Watches have this feature, and it's never a bad idea to take some readings from time to time. The frequency at which your Apple Watch logs your heart rate varies based on your activity.
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