The Apple Watch's ECG feature hasn't even arrived yet, but there's already a 'hack'

Apple prompted many oohs and ahhs when it unveiled its electrocardiogram (ECG) feature for Apple Watch Series 4 in September. At the time, the impressive technical feat was bolstered by the FDA approval Apple had received for this new health feature.

But Apple fans outside of the U.S. may have to wait a bit longer for the ECG feature, which hasn't rolled out yet. And when it does, 9to5Mac reports that availability will reportedly be limited to the U.S., based on code spotted in iOS.

The limitation makes sense: an ECG is a medical feature, and therefore would need approval from any particular country's health body. It appears this isn't a case of "Ask for forgiveness, not permission." Read more...