06.05.2025
A new University of Mississippi meta-analysis of 56 studies finds the Apple Watch delivers fairly accurate data for heart rate and step counts — but shows a much wider margin

The Apple Watch is pretty accurate — at least for certain metrics.
In the year 2025, wearable tech is almost startlingly common. If you walk into any gym in the United States, chances are you're going to see wrists adorned with some kind of fitness tracker or smartwatch.
And it makes sense, too. Whether you're concerned about your health or just looking to dial in your workouts, wearing an Apple Watch — or any other fitness tracker — seems like an ideal way to do it.
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