The Apple Watch might be the most popular smartwatch in the world, but the company’s original plans were much different than what was envisioned for it. Some might conclude that technological limitations prevented certain health features from being incorporated, while others might argue that Apple’s management had other ideas on where to take this new product range. However, one report states that the technology giant’s grand plans, for this device and the successive models after it, were dramatically different than what we are seeing today.

The first Apple Watch that launched back in 2015 was supposed to arrive with a non-invasive blood sugar monitor, but those plans did not materialize

Apple is no stranger to internal conflicts between management and employees, and things were not changing with the Apple Watch either. According to a report from Bloomberg, which was accumulated thanks to the input from people who were close to the company’s plans and long-term ambitions, there was division between several people over the Apple Watch’s target audience. Some were opposed to Apple targeting consumers who were conscious about their health and wanted the technology to be available for people who could actually benefit from it.

With the 2015 model, the Apple Watch’s primary selling point was displaying wrist notifications, but Apple’s stance changed later on, as the company wanted to provide health and fitness-related features. Unfortunately, the first Apple Watch could not fulfill that promise because even though it was planned to offer a non-invasive blood sugar monitoring sensor, the feature did not make the cut. In fact, fast forward to eight years, where we have the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Series 9, there is still no sensor present.

Apple is still focused on bringing blood glucose and blood pressure monitoring capabilities to its future smartwatch models, but its ambitious plans have been watered down a bit. Instead of giving users a tool to accurately measure readings, Apple reportedly intends to provide monitoring trends that would encourage wearers to seek more elaborate tests from a medical professional. The reason for toning down these plans is due to regulatory approval, which can take years to receive the green light, and the fear of failure.

As most of you know, Apple’s image as the world’s most valuable technology company is dependent on its products being miles better and ahead of the competition, and one wrong step can lead to not only the tarnishing of that image but also the legal ramifications that follow. Then again, outfitting a boatload of technology in an enclosed space that is smaller than your palm is no walk in the park, but we believe that the Apple Watch will solve most of the medical hurdles that follow. If you wish to check out the entire Bloomberg report, click on the link below.

News Source: Bloomberg