New Apple Watch 2
I'm curious as to how the new Apple Watch 2 performs for accurate Pulse rate, and swimming?
Apple Watch Series 2, iOS 10
Hi
Apple has not announced any changes to the sensor for the Apple Watch Series 2 models. Consumer Reports tested the heart rate sensor in Apple Watch (first generation) against their highest-rated dedicated heart rate monitor and found "no significant differences" between their readings:
More information:
Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. - Apple Support
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/04/27/apple-watch-performs-well-in-consumer-re ports-tests/
The Workout app includes two swimming activity types: Pool Swim and Open Water Swim. Both of these are designed to calculate calories and track laps (pool) based on your swimming stroke. By default, heart rate is not displayed during swimming workouts, as water may prevent or reduce the accuracy of heart rate monitoring.
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