Apple today shared a short video featuring an Apple Watch user named Amanda who says her device saved her life.
In 2024, Amanda began receiving alerts about an abnormal heart rate. Her watch alerted her about changes to her resting heart rate and her overnight vitals, prompting her to visit her doctor.
She ended up being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive cancer. After treatment, she is in remission.
"I absolutely believe that if it wasn't for my Apple Watch, I wouldn't be talking to you," she said.
The Apple Watch regularly monitors heart rate and can send alerts when a high heart rate is detected during rest. It also notes low heart rates and irregular heart rhythms, plus the ECG app can detect atrial fibrillation.
Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:10 am PDT by Jordan Golson
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements.
Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We...
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9.
While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models.
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Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:24 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
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Every year it's the same thing, you could also go to the doctor once a year...
I am in the Dr office multiple times a year but it was my Apple Watch that alerted me to possible aFib and has helped in a treatment plan for an arrhythmia that has developed. You can “go to the doctor once a year” but there’s 364 other days to worry about as well.
it simply notified her of the change in heart rate. As a person with leukemia (and not a doctor) there is little correlation between heart rate and blood cancer. Pretty low class to liken cancer detection to your watch, but that is where Apple is, apparently.
Low class? Lady wears an AW AW detects an anomaly which promts her to go to the dr. Doctor notices another anomaly & orders tests. Tests detect cancer.
While it obviously didn't detect the cancer specifically, if not for her AW there wouldn't have been any detection of cancer at all. The correlation is there whether you want to see it or not.
I love these stories. The human side of Apple is inspiring and moving.
Apple truly is the greatest company in the world, and I am so excited to see what health improvements they will announce next week as part of a phenomenal new lineup of products and services.
