Apple's new Research app allows users to participate in health studies using Apple Watch

Apple has launched its own Research app that hosts health studies. Apple said US customers can enrol in se health studies -- namely Apple Women's Health Study, Apple Heart and Movement Study and Apple Hearing Study. Apple said it collaborated with leing acemic and research institutions for se studies. All three studies will be accessible in Apple's new research app.

Apple Research app available to downlo

Apple Research app is available to downlo from App Store. At time of this publication, app is ranked at 68th position in 'Health & Fitness' category.

"Today marks an important moment as we embark on research initiatives that may offer incredible learnings in areas long sought after by medical community," said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. "Participants on Research app have opportunity to make a tremendous impact that could le to new discoveries and help millions le healthier lives."

One of studies -- Apple Women’s Health Study -- is looking to press on understanding of menstrual cycles and ir relationship associated with various health conditions. Meanwhile, ar study -- Apple Heart and Movement Study -- will examine factors that affect 'heart health and mobility signals.'

Last but t least, Apple Hearing Study will explore how submission to sound over time makes a difference in hearing abilities in humans.

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Privacy concerns

In its blog post as well as app, Apple has dressed privacy concerns around health-related data. Apple has assured customer data will t be sold and it's up to users which study y want to join or leave at any moment. According to its rules and guidelines, users will be in full control over what s of data y want to share and users can stop sharing ir data any moment.

Apple has also promised to be open and transparent about where and how se studies will access your data for ir research purposes.

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Integration with Apple Watch

Goes without saying, Apple Research app is compatible with Apple Watch, allowing Apple Watch users to participate in health research studies and projects right away.