Apple Has Explored Expanding Apple Watch Health Features, But Challenges Remain

Apple has explored blood glucose monitoring, blood oxygen, EKG, and other health features for Apple Watch, but challenges like accuracy and reliability have held some back.

Apple created a secret company called Avolonte Health to work on the Watch's health capabilities.

Apple considered health accessories for Watch like a scale and blood pressure cuff, but none have shipped.

Apple looked into health clinics inside Apple Stores, but cost and management issues plagued pilot clinics.

Concerns about slip-ups tarnishing Apple's image have made execs cautious about diving deeper into healthcare.