How the Apple Watch wants to be the first fitness tracker for people in wheelchairs

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It’s nearly impossible to count all of the fitness trackers on the market; there are ones tailored for hard-core runners, stylish designs pegged for women, even ones that alert you when you’ve been in the sun for too long. But there’s never quite been one developed specifically for those in manual wheelchairs before.

Last month, Apple announced on stage at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference that it was adding a way for wheelchair users to monitor their activity levels, mostly powered by upper body strength used to move the wheels.

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The move is a part of the company’s effort to turn the Apple Watch into the first wheelchair-accessible wearable. The device will track pushes, rather than steps, and encourages users to meet daily goals, burn more calories and nudges them to keep moving throughout the day. For the 2.2 million people who use manual wheelchairs, staying active each day is extremely important to reduce greater health risks such as diabetes or a stroke.

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Starting this fall, watchOS 3’s Activity app experience will be optimized for wheelchair users. The software will still include Apple’s signature three-ring tracker that highlights how close you [...]

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