Overview

• The Apple Watch first launched on April 24, 2015, in the United States and eight other countries, following its announcement in September 2014.
• Over the past decade, the device has introduced health and safety features like heart rate monitoring, ECG, fall detection, and crash detection, credited with saving lives and alerting users to serious medical conditions.
• Apple CEO Tim Cook has highlighted the Apple Watch as a testament to the company’s focus on health, which he has called Apple’s greatest contribution to the world.
• The 10th anniversary includes a preview of upcoming advancements, such as blood pressure monitoring and non-invasive glucose tracking, which are anticipated to shape the next decade of wearable health technology.
• The Apple Watch has solidified Apple’s dominance in the wearables market and influenced global digital health trends, including regulatory approvals like FDA clearance for its ECG feature.