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Written By: Agencies | Published : March 19, 2014 12:31 PM IST
Details and images of Apple's first foray into the booming health and fitness tracking market have been leaked to through the website 9to5Mac. Codenamed Healthbook, the future app is likely to be included with iOS 8, the next iteration of Apple's mobile operating system.
According to the website's sources, Healthbook will allow users to track a multitude of different health indicators (heart rate, blood sugar, sleep, nutrition, activity, etc.), each of which can be accessed through its own 'card.' The entire program seems to be designed for use with next-generation health-tracking sensors. (Read: Stay fit and earn good karma with this personal fitness tracker)
The app even features an 'Emergency Card,' which will allow users to enter their critical information such as blood type, organ donor status, allergies and medications for doctors and emergency medical technicians in case they are unable to speak in a health emergency. (Read: 7 mobile fitness apps for a fitter you (Gallery))
In terms of design, Healthbook is somewhat reminiscent of Passbook, the iOS app for coupons, hotels, restaurant and theater reservations and customer loyalty cards. Healthbook is expected to be officially unveiled simultaneously with iOS 8 before the end of 2014. (Read: The 5 latest fitness equipments in town)
Source: AFP
Image source: AFP
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