Apple Watch update bug makes heart rate monitor less reliable for some
Numerous Apple Watch owners at MacRumors and Apple’s own support forums are reporting that the device’s heart rate sensor has been taking readings less consistently ever since Apple released a software update on Tuesday. By default, the smartwatch is supposed to take your heart rate every 10 minutes throughout the day. It factors this data into your daily goals in the Activity app. The frequency of heart rate measurements jumps dramatically during workouts so that the Watch can better track your exertion in real time.
But after installing Watch OS 1.0.1, users are noticing huge gaps of time where the Apple Watch fails to record any heart rate data. (You can check your heart rate history by opening the Health app in iOS.) Several Verge…
Source:: The Verge
