The original Apple Watch does not support the new heart rate measurement function which is new in watch OS 4



Apple is the latest OS for Apple WatchwatchOS 4Distribution has started. New watch faces and new features related to fitness are included, among others, a new feature of particular interest is the update of heart rate measurement function. From watchOS 4 it is possible to measure heart rate by situation, such as resting heart rate and average heart rate during walking, but it has become clear that this function can not be used with all Apple Watch I will.

Apple Watch's new heart rate features will not work on the original Watch model - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/21/16347244/apple-watch-os-4-heart-rate-series-original

Apple Watch includes the first generation when it first appeared in 2015, Series 1 that appeared at the same time as Series 2 and Series 2, and the latestApple Watch Series 3There are four models. However, only the first models in this do not support the "resting heart rate" and "walking average heart rate" of the new heart rate immediate measurement function of watchOS 4.

Twitter user @ jgirl125a noticed that, "Unfortunately the first Apple Watch can not measure resting heart rate" tweet.


The way that the screen of Apple Watch actually becomes is as follows when opening the heart rate application with the first Apple Watch which upgraded to watch OS 4.


When you upgrade the other models to watchOS 4 and then open the heart rate application, you will see the resting heart rate and the average heart rate during walking in addition to the current heart rate.


About the first generation Apple Watch The Verge of international news media "Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 is a high-performance chip and a high capacity battery than the first generation," about the fact that the resting heart rate and the average heart rate at walking are not displayed "We are assuming that it was not supported due to technical reasons.

The newly evolved Apple Watch Series 3 has also been reviewed by GIGAZINE and you can see what it looks like by looking at the following article.

Since "Apple Watch Series 3" which became LTE compliant arrived, opening and haste appearance review - GIGAZINE


In addition, the setting method to be able to perform LTE communication by rewriting eSIM with Apple Watch Series 3 which became LTE compliant is as follows.

The "echo rewriting method" of "Apple Watch Series 3" can be changed to a favorite carrier - GIGAZINE

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