Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.2 With ECG, New Infograph Complications and Walkie-Talkie Control Center Toggle

[xgman]

OMG! Does this look normal? Followed by hypochondriac sarcastic smirk...

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Sorry you've passed away.

 

[porkrind]

It's because it's a medical device that requires approval from the government. Blame your government, not Apple.

It's also EXACTLY how they said it would be during the keynote. So they told people what was going to happen, they did what they said they would do, and now somehow people are disappointed that it happened as announced?

 

[nwellborn85]

Returning my Series 4 because the update has not shown up yet... it is already 10:04 AM here... / s[/QUOTE
Awwwww. Didn't get what you wanted right away?

 

[Solver]

Alongside ECG functionality, watchOS 5.1.2 introduces a new feature that will let you know if the Apple Watch is detecting an abnormal heart rhythm that's indicative of atrial fibrillation, which can be a sign of a serious health problem. The ECG feature is limited to the Series 4, but the irregular heart rhythm notifications will be available on all Apple Watch models able to run watchOS 5 - that's Series 1 or newer.

Is that a setting you can turn off or on? (Like the high and low heart rate detection features)

 

[Rogifan]

Yes you should be able to go to settings - general - software update.

Seeing the update now. Guess it takes a bit for it to show up.

 

[ohernan]

Is that a setting you can turn off or on?

Yes watch app on iPhone under heart app.

 

[tcphoto1]

haha "It says I have a sinus rhythm, OMG, will I be ok?"

I'm not sure, I detect a slight sign of a mental issue can you place your watch on your forehead?

 

[adamj121]

Yup did the trick, thanks. Are we able to join beta’s in the future or will that make the ecg stop working?

After I did the update I reinstalled my beta profiles without issue.

 

[Whathappened]

Is iOS 12.1.1 required? I was hoping to stay on 12.1 with hopes of a jailbreak. Thanks

Jailbreak? Does that still exist? Hope I just did not get your joke.

 

[stafil]

Upgraded but I cannot find the ECG option anywhere on the watch or on the phone. Both purchased in US. Am I missing something??

 

[MaxGravy]

haha "It says I have a sinus rhythm, OMG, will I be ok?"

Does your nose play drums?

 

[harrisondavies]

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Found it! (Answering my own question.)

Eptopic at the end. Which are normal. Just an extra beat. Makes you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster. Movement and poor contact also seen in this trace. Take another one. Keep still and a good stable contact with the device. Movement can create unwanted artifacts. If you feel a symptom that’s when this will be useful.

 

[teknikal90]

No its a hardware thing, the crown on series 4 has a sensor not on previous series.

No I'm not referring to the ECG function obviously.

 

[menace3]

Reports says that the wallet shows gift cards and such when near a reader:

Enables direct access to supported movie tickets, coupons, and rewards cards in Wallet when tapped to a contactless reader

Is it only then or can I not see my apple gift cards in the watch wallet

 

[teknikal90]

Alongside ECG functionality, watchOS 5.1.2 introduces a new feature that will let you know if the Apple Watch is detecting an abnormal heart rhythm that's indicative of atrial fibrillation, which can be a sign of a serious health problem. The ECG feature is limited to the Series 4, but the irregular heart rhythm notifications will be available on all Apple Watch models able to run watchOS 5 - that's Series 1 or newer.

that's fantastic. Apparently the optical heart rate monitor has a 98% accuracy in detecting afib.. I wonder if that makes the ECG function redundant somewhat.

 

[Marconelly]

Yes watch app on iPhone under heart app.

That feature also appears to be a US-only thing btw. I don't see an option for it in the heart app (in Canada).

 

[jthomp]

Probabaly the minority, but can anyone confirm if this fixes the email notification “bug” that plagued some users from 5.0 release? My email sneaks into my watch with no notificiation dot or haptic feedback.

Haven’t updated as I’m not near a charger...

 

[DisneyEcho]

Did you find it by clicking on the graph, or is there another way?

Yes. Click on the graph on your phone’s Health app and that’s where the “Export a PDF for Your Doctor” appears. I’ve already sent it to two of my doctors! ♥️

 

[webstarcool]

I have the same on my iPhone XS and my Series 4 Watch here in Denmark, yet no ECG on the Watch after update.

I tried restarting both, but no luck despite region and language set to US English.

I'm in Denmark too and bought my Series 4 in the US. Works after the update. My heart seemed like working fine too.

 

[DisneyEcho]

Uhoh… You better call a doctor!
(Just kidding.)

OMG! Does this look normal? Followed by hypochondriac sarcastic smirk...

 

[scotty588]

So does the new Mail complication not show number of unread messages like the Messages one? That's sorta disappointing.

 

[lanegandy]

Apple News, Apple Pay Cash, Apple TV app, iTunes TV Shows, lots of maps features, and more none related with government. I blame Apple, sorry.

https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

You can't really compare entertainment features with advanced medical features. lol

 

[fruitpunch.ben]

First one to post a screenshot with AFib wins!

 

[spacemnspiff]

Looks like not much added for S3, apart from the walkie talkie in CC. I know and bug fixes. Any other features for S3 watches?

 

[ConfusedChris]

Anyone else now have their Watch stuck on full brightness? It was fine before I updated.
#myEyes