WWDC 2023: Apple to introduce Health app on iPad as part of iPadOS 17
The new app will launch as part of iPadOS 17 later this year.
PremiumAt its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, Apple announced that it is introducing a new Health app for the iPad. The new app will launch as part of iPadOS 17 later this year. With the app, users will be able to check their health data, such as electrocardiogram results, on a larger screen through the iPad.
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The tech giant noted that since the health data is securely synced, one can see the health information from iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, as well as compatible third party apps and devices all in one place. As for the developers, HealthKit is coming to iPad, opening up new ways to build health and fitness experiences for the devices.
The Health app is a central, secure, and private place for a user’s health and fitness information, and it provides users with meaningful insights to live a healthier life. In iPadOS 17, the Health app comes to iPad and has been designed to give users rich detail at a glance so they can see information from iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, as well as compatible third-party apps and devices, all in one place, said Apple in its statement on June 5.
Apple has long had a Health app, but it was only available on the iPhone. The Health app on iPad will now give users more real estate when it comes to viewing health metrics, prescriptions, lab tests and more.
They can also choose to share data stored in the Health app with loved ones or caregivers using Health Sharing. On iPad, the design of the Health app is optimized with a new look for Favorites and detailed interactive charts.
The new iOS17 Health app for iPad stores all its data in one place, helping users better access their multi-device activity, track medications, and view interactive charts that "make your health data come to life, the company explained.
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