"Apple's latest lineup of Apple Watches drummed up quite the hype when it was announced during its annual iPhone event. Apple unveiled several new features, like emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. I was in attendance in the Steve Jobs Theater, and as I watched Apple unveil these features, I couldn't help but compare the new watch to Google's Pixel Watch 4. Apple's new satellite SOS feature bears some striking similarities to Google's standalone satellite connectivity, for example."
"Before I delve into the actual specs, I wanted to mention a big difference between the two brands: privacy. Smartwatches collect lots of health data, including heart rate data, menstrual cycle data, blood oxygen, sleep, and more. That's some of the most valuable data you can give up. A recent report published by VPN Mentor rated Apple's data-sharing practices as "excellent" while Google's were rated as "good." Apple shares data only with user permission, and claims to never sell data."
Apple unveiled new Apple Watch features including emergency SOS communications via satellite connectivity and FDA-cleared hypertension detection. The Apple Watch's satellite SOS feature shows similarities to Google's Pixel Watch 4 standalone satellite connectivity. Smartwatches collect extensive health data such as heart rate, menstrual cycle data, blood oxygen, and sleep, which represent highly sensitive information. A VPN Mentor report rated Apple's data-sharing practices as "excellent" and Google's as "good". Apple shares data only with user permission and claims never to sell data. Google shares data within its ecosystem and allows opt-in third-party sharing without ad targeting. Privacy considerations remain important when choosing a health tracker.
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