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This new app may free Galaxy Watch owners from Samsung's phone-locked features
AppWizard
April 9, 2026

This new app may free Galaxy Watch owners from Samsung’s phone-locked features

A new application called the GeminiMan Wellness Companion has been developed for Galaxy Watch users by Dante63, who previously created a patched version of the Samsung Health Monitor. The app allows users to record electrocardiogram (ECG) data from the Galaxy Watch, providing detailed reports and AI-driven analysis through a mobile app. It can track heart rhythm and rate, flagging abnormal rhythms, which the Samsung Health Monitor does not. Users can personalize their measurements with notes and create multiple profiles for different users. The app ensures data security through encryption and offers export options for ECG reports in CSV or PDF formats. Future updates will include blood pressure recording and additional health metrics like blood oxygen levels and sleep patterns. The development roadmap is available on the GeminiMan Wellness Companion GitHub page.
Experts warn of risks linked to period tracker apps
AppWizard
June 11, 2025

Experts warn of risks linked to period tracker apps

Academics from the University of Cambridge have raised concerns about the collection and commercialization of personal information through menstrual tracking applications, which have over 250 million downloads globally. These apps collect extensive data, including exercise, diet, medication, sexual preferences, hormone levels, and contraception use, making menstrual data valuable for consumer profiling. The report highlights that information on pregnancy status is particularly sought after in digital advertising, leading to risks of exploitation for targeted ads. If this data is misused, it could result in health insurance discrimination, employment risks, or domestic abuse. The researchers advocate for enhanced governance in the femtech industry, emphasizing the need for improved data security and meaningful user consent. They suggest that public health organizations develop alternatives to commercial tracking apps to prioritize user privacy and safety.
This unreleased, 'highly-secretive' Apple app could help you avoid diabetes someday
AppWizard
October 28, 2024

This unreleased, ‘highly-secretive’ Apple app could help you avoid diabetes someday

Apple is internally testing a food-logging application aimed at helping users manage their dietary habits and blood sugar levels, particularly for prediabetic individuals. Participants in the testing are logging food intake and blood sugar measurements to analyze the impact of different foods on glucose levels. There are ongoing efforts to integrate these insights into the Apple Health app. Additionally, Apple has been working on a noninvasive glucose tracking feature for the Apple Watch, but its launch is uncertain due to technical challenges. The potential food-logging capabilities could provide tailored dietary recommendations for users at risk of diabetes.
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