On the surface, it makes sense. Healthy people generally cost insurers less, so why not encourage policyholders to live healthfully by doling out perks and discounts, and then track them to make sure they’re sticking to their end of the bargain?
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The best Apple Watch for every person and budget
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. If you’re looking for the best Apple Watch overall, we recommend the Apple Watch Series 3 in …
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Review: Latest Apple Watch shows potential as very sweet medical device
I went into a test drive of the Apple Watch Series 3 thinking it could be a real game changer for diabetes management. Now I’m thinking it should be considered by anyone with a chronic illness. I’ll tell you why in a sec. First, the most important …
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Apple WatchOS 4.1 adds Wi-Fi control for LTE watches
I’ve been using a preview of WatchOS 4.1, and I noticed the new blue Wi-Fi toggle button on my Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular. According to Apple, the toggle button is for added control, for when you might want to use cellular while a recognized Wi-Fi …
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Apple Watch is a better iPod thanks to streaming music
I used to wear an iPod Nano on my wrist. It stored songs, it had an FM radio and it told me the time. Years later, the Apple Watch is finally living up to the promise of being an iPod on my wrist again — a little voice-activated streaming music player, in …
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Apple Watch Series 3 – Major update makes the best smartwatch even better
The all-new Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular went on sale last month allowing users to get messages and take calls without needing an iPhone in their pocket. With a clever in-built SIM tucked inside its case the Apple Watch Series 3 truly allows users to …
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How to get better Apple Watch battery life
My Apple Watch keeps running out of power. How can I get better battery life? Our first day with the first-gen Apple Watch was disappointing, battery-wise. By 6.15pm our iPhone had run out of battery, and just half an hour later the Apple Watch gave up the …
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Get an Apple Watch for $25 (by Working Out)
Have you been eyeing the Apple Watch, but can’t afford to buy one right now? If you work out regularly, you may be able to get the latest version for just $25. Life insurer John Hancock is offering all new and existing Vitality life insurance policyholders …
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Manulife Vitality program now offering Apple Watch, encouraging members to …
WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 23, 2017 /CNW/ – Manulife today announced the launch of its new Manulife Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch program, a further enhancement to the Manulife Vitality program. The program motivates Canadians who have purchased …
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Manulife Vitality program now offering Apple Watch, encouraging members to live a more active lifestyle
WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 23, 2017 /CNW/ – Manulife today announced the launch of its new Manulife Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch program, a further enhancement to the Manulife Vitality program. The program motivates Canadians who have purchased …
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Is Apple Watch Series 3 Really A Hit, Or Is It All PR Hype?
The Apple Watch has been struggling to gain mainstream acceptance in the United States. However, according to Forbes, the struggle is over. “70% of Apple Watch Series 3 buyers are buying their first-ever Apple Watch, says GBH Insights analyst Daniel Ives.
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The most important new Apple Watch feature has been shut down in China
There is no carrier currently offering service for the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE in China. A cellular connection is the biggest new feature on this year’s Apple Watch. The Chinese government could be looking to more closely regulate the eSIM …
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UBS: The Apple Watch Series 3 could be the most popular yet
The Apple Watch is the most popular in the world, according to Apple. The new version, the Series 3, could eclipse the popularity of the Series 2, based on searches for the watch. Bad reviews could plague the new watch, however. The Apple Watch Series 3 …
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The Apple Watch’s Best New Feature Was Mysteriously Blocked in China
Apple may be riding the highest stock prices of its lifetime, but China continues to be a vexing problem for the hardware giant. With a high-profile legal dispute with Qualcomm threatening a ban on the iPhone in China and its market share in the country …
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The Apple Watch is finally taking off, says analyst
It seems like third time’s a charm — at least when it comes to Apple’s smart watches. The Apple Watch Series 3 is gaining “significant momentum,” according to Daniel Ives, head of technology research at GBH Insights, previously a well-known analyst at …
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Apple Watch Series 3 vs Apple Watch Series 1: Should you spend more?
Apple Watch Series 3 vs Apple Watch Series 1: With two different Apple Watch models now available, what are the differences and is it worth spending extra for the latest model? When Apple debuted the new Apple Watch Series 3, it came as a surprise to some …
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Apple Watch Series 3 review: Fitness meets function
LTE has a big impact on battery life Needs more dedicated watch apps to make use of LTE Need to wait for Apple Music streaming Siri doesn’t always work No LTE roaming The Apple Watch is now in its third iteration, and while it may appear that not much has …
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