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A Reddit user shared their experience building an Apple Watch app with the assistance of Anthropic's Claude AI. The app, designed to track caffeine half-life decay, has achieved significant user adoption with 2,000 downloads. Furthermore, the app has generated $600 in revenue, demonstrating a practical application of AI in software development and monetization. AI

Apple is expanding health features to India, making sleep apnoea notifications available on Apple Watch and a hearing test feature accessible via AirPods Pro 2 and 3. The sleep apnoea feature, previously FDA-cleared, detects breathing interruptions during sleep and alerts users who haven't been diagnosed, encouraging them to consult a doctor. The hearing test, integrated into AirPods Pro 2 and 3, provides a clinical-grade assessment of hearing ability in five minutes, with results exportable for healthcare providers. AI

The Oura smart ring can now detect potential sleep apnea and refer users to medical professionals. This feature aims to leverage wearable technology for early health issue detection. Similar capabilities are also being explored by other major wearable manufacturers. AI

A user successfully developed a suite of applications for iPhone, Apple Watch, and a landing page using Anthropic's Claude Code. The application, named LOC8, aims to provide law enforcement officers with quick and precise location data during pursuits. The project has garnered over 1,500 users and generated approximately $1,500 in revenue within two months, demonstrating the practical utility of AI coding assistants for product development. AI

Apple is expanding the availability of health features for its Watch and AirPods to more countries worldwide. These updates aim to enhance user health monitoring and engagement through the company's wearable devices. The specific features and regions included in this expansion were detailed in a recent announcement. AI

The Apple Watch includes a less-known feature that tracks "Time in Zone," a metric for monitoring healthy habits. This feature, integrated with Apple Health, focuses on the duration users spend within specific heart rate zones during activities. It offers a valuable way to quantify and encourage consistent engagement with fitness goals. AI

A new Apple Watch face is rumored to be part of the upcoming watchOS 27 update. This potential feature is generating excitement due to its inspiration from a previously favored design. The reveal of watchOS 27 is anticipated in the coming weeks. AI

Samsung has surpassed Apple in customer satisfaction for smartphones according to the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) report. The study found Samsung scored 81 points, while Apple dropped to 80 points, with the overall smartphone category average increasing to 79. The report also highlighted positive user reception for AI features integrated into smartphones, with Samsung's Galaxy AI noted as a functional tool, contrasting with Apple's AI strategy that has yet to fully materialize. AI

A couple, Marwan Elwaraki and Salwa Al-Alami, developed a diabetes management app called Sweet Dreams. Marwan, an iOS developer, used Replit's integrated AI tools to rapidly build an MVP and then a full iOS application, significantly accelerating his development process. Salwa, a product manager, focused on ensuring the app met user needs for collaborative health monitoring. The app aims to ease the burden of diabetes management for patients and their families, with Replit serving as a core development partner. AI