we in Israel still dont have the ECG app. available why cant Apple contact the authorities in Israel and get this app. started. It is one of the main reasons many of us purchased this watch in the first place

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is a user helping other users with tech questions forum, you are not addressing

apple here just fellow users

non of us really know what steps apple has already taken

you can remind them using their feedback

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It is your government that needs to approve ECG.

Apple does not publicly talk about the application process.

We, the users, have not had any advanced notice that a country would be approved, until the government has giving its approval and Apple announces that the next software release will support country x, y or z.

Bottom line is that Apple is legally prohibited from releasing ECG in a country until that country approves ECG.

The only countries where Apple may have not applied for permission are countries where the U.S. government has made it illegal for Apple to do business in that country.

So you should assume Apple has asked, and it is either being made to jump through hoops to satisfy your governments requirements, or your government is holding things up (Australia is the one country where people have found information showing that the Australian government that is blocking release). We do not know what your government is doing behind the scenes.

Thanks for asking about the new ECG feature.

Check here for availability in your region: ECG

ECG requires the current non-beta version of iOS and watchOS. For additional help with the ECG feature on your Apple Watch, take a look at these articles.

Heart rate notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Support

If you have any other questions please reach out to our team here: https://apple.co/HeartFeatures. If you believe that you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial your local emergency services.

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