Apple spent 3 years trying to connect Apple Watch to Android 

Apple's attempt to connect Apple Watch to Android over a span of three years failed due to technical issues, leading to a lawsuit by the Department of Justice claiming monopoly. The upcoming Apple Watch 10 might feature a blood pressure monitoring system.

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In Short

  • Apple attempted to make Apple Watch compatible with Android, but failed due to technical difficulties.
  • Department of Justice sued Apple for monopoly, using the incompatibility of Apple Watch with Android as evidence.
  • Apple Watch 10 may feature a blood pressure monitoring system, as confirmed by tech analyst Mark Gurman.

Apple Watch is only compatible with an iPhone but the company said that it spent three years trying to make the Watch compatible with Android. Apple was recently sued by the Department of Justice, claiming it's a monopoly.They're using the fact that the Apple Watch only works with iPhones as evidence. The argument is that if someone wants to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone, they'd have to ditch their Apple Watch and buy a new smartwatch that works with Android. This could make switching phones more expensive and inconvenient for users. Apple cited technical issues as the reason behind not being able to make an Apple Watch for Android.

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Apple in its defense said that it once thought about making their Apple Watch compatible with Android phones, according to a report by 9to5. This means people who don't use iPhones could still use the Apple Watch. However, after working on it for three years, they decided it wasn't possible due to technical issues, so they dropped the idea.

Apple responded by admitting they did consider making the Apple Watch compatible with Android at one point. But after investigating, they found it wasn't feasible due to technical challenges, so they abandoned the idea. This lines up with earlier reports by a journalist named Mark Gurman who had talked about Apple's plans to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones.

On a related note, Apple’s upcoming watch may include a very important health feature. Apple Watch 10 may finally get a blood pressure monitoring feature. The news has been confirmed by popular tech analyst Mark Gurman. This could be a big deal because it means you might be able to keep tabs on your blood pressure right from your wrist. While we're still waiting for all the details, it shows that Apple is really serious about making the Apple Watch more than just a fancy gadget.

"All signs point to the new Apple Watch gaining a blood-pressure checker this fall. But it doesn't appear that the capability will be coming to current models,” Gurman said in the Bloomberg blog.
The buzz around town is that the Series 10 might not give you exact blood pressure readings at first. Instead, it might just help you track changes in your blood pressure over time. But here's the thing – this could be the start of something bigger. Apple might use this as a stepping stone to make blood pressure monitoring even better in future models. It's all part of Apple's plan to make the Apple Watch a super helpful tool for keeping an eye on your health.


Published By:
Ankita Chakravarti
Published On:
Mar 22, 2024