The app makers also state that related data that it collects, like heart rate and respiratory data, can be shared with Apple's health app. It's probably the most technologically advanced of its kind, employing ballistocardiography techniques to measure the mechanical activity of the heart, lungs, and other body functions. Beddit then tracks things about a person's sleep; it can keep tabs on up to two people. The acquisition suggests Cupertino is looking to expand its devices' sleep tracking capabilities, perhaps integrating Beddit's developments into the Apple Watch and adding sleep monitoring features to iOS.
It's an app that's described as "Fitbit for sleep tracking", according to its founder, and Apple could easily include its sleep score technology in watchOS 4. Compared to Beddit's approach, the methods they employ are fairly imprecise. We'll see what will come out of Beddit's acquisition when the time comes. The latest Beddit 3 product is still listed for sale in Apple Stores, although it is out of stock on Amazon.com, which had also carried the item. Beddit's sleep monitor uses thin, flexible sensors that can pick up every single heartbeat and snore while you're asleep.
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Beddit has been acquired by Apple.
A source familiar with the deal said that Beddit users' experience would be unaffected by Apple's acquisition, noting that its customer support line was still operating. "Your personal data will be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Apple Privacy Policy", reads Beddit's updated website, linking to Apple's consumer privacy hub.
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