Report Claims iWatch Awaiting FDA Approval, Will Feature Blood Glucose and Sweat SensorsApple's first-generation
iWatch is awaiting certification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before it enters mass production for a launch this Fall, claims Chinese website
Laoyaoba (
Google Translate, via
GforGames). Citing inside sources, the site claims that Apple has already finalized the design and specifications of the watch, noting that the company is trying to get the device certified as medical equipment.
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It was
reported earlier this month that Apple had met with the FDA in December to discuss a number of topics, with some suggesting that Apple might be laying some groundwork for the iWatch. However, a memo issued by the FDA noted that the dialogue merely revolved around its guidance on mobile apps and making sure that the technology industry and regulators are on the same page.
Laoyaoba also claims that the iWatch will come with a number of advanced health sensors, including those that measure heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose. Apple has also apparently developed an in-house sweat analysis sensor for the iWatch, which will all work with iOS 8's
Health app to track various health metrics.
This information also contrasts a number of past reports that pointed to the iWatch focusing on more
simple functionality to make the health-tracking experience more accessible to everyone. While Apple
hired a number of personnel with expertise in fields like blood glucose monitoring, it has been noted that
such technologies may not make it into the first-generation iWatch, which require a lengthy-approval process from the FDA and complex hardware integration.
Reports from the
The Wall Street Journal and
Reuters yesterday noted that Apple is also still trying to finalize specifications for the device. Notably, the
Wall Street Journal report suggested that the iWatch will ship in "multiple versions", while the
Reuters report said that the device will sport a 2.5-inch screen and feature wireless charging and pulse sensing capabilities.
The iWatch is expected to be revealed and launched in October, which was a date
reported earlier this month by
Re/code.
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