Apple launches study to find whether Apple Watch, iPhone can be used to detect COVID-19

Apple had first announced the study during its Time flies but it was launched only a couple of days ago.

Apple has collaborated with researchers to find out whether Apple Watch and other devices including iPhone can be used to detect diseases like COVID-19. The Cupertino-giant has collaborated with the researchers from the Seattle Flu Study and the University of Washington for the same. Apple had first announced the study during its Time flies but it was launched only a couple of days ago, the Apple Insider report said. The Seattle Flu has already started recruiting people for the study, the website revealed. “We are looking for people who live in the greater Seattle area and may have higher than normal risk of respiratory illness because of frequent exposure to other people through work or other activities, health conditions, or other factors,” the page read. The recruitment page of Seattle Flu revealed that the people who have enrolled for the study will fill out short surveys on the Apple Research app on their iPhone each week. They will receive free testing for COVID-19 at the beginning of the study, and for any acute respiratory illness that may occur during participation. The participants are requested to wear the Apple Watch, which will be provided throughout the study day and night.