Tech Giant Apple Acquires Asthma-Monitoring App Startup
In a move that could signal a significant shift in Apple's health-related services, the tech giant is reported to have acquired Tueo Health, a startup specialising in asthma management for children. The acquisition, which was reported by CNBC, was not officially confirmed by either party.
Tueo Health's system aimed to improve the management of asthma and potentially other respiratory conditions. The startup created an app that utilised data from sensors to provide detailed information about the sleep habits of children with asthma, creating a personalised baseline for each child. The system automatically sent alerts to parents when there were deviations from their child's baseline.
The acquisition news, reported a week before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, suggests a potential connection between the two events. At the conference, Apple is expected to unveil updates to its Health app, including a menstrual cycle tracker and a function for tracking hearing health.
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, spoke at the TIME 100 Summit last month and mentioned that Apple is working on more things related to health monitoring. Cook also stated that he believes there will be a day when Apple's greatest contribution to mankind will be in healthcare.
The deal between Apple and Tueo may have been finalised in 2018. Harris and Tueo's COO Anura Patil have been listed as Apple employees since 2018 on LinkedIn. The acquisition could potentially involve the development of applications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as previously planned by Tueo Health.
However, no concrete details about this acquisition or its effects on Apple Health app development are found in the current search results. Spokespeople for Tueo and Apple did not respond to requests for comment about the reported acquisition.
As the technology industry continues to evolve, it is exciting to see companies like Apple investing in health-focused startups. The acquisition of Tueo Health is a testament to Apple's commitment to improving healthcare and could pave the way for innovative solutions in asthma management and beyond.
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- The technology industry witnesses Apple's significant engagement in the healthcare sector with the reported acquisition of Tueo Health, a startup specializing in asthma management.
- Tueo Health's innovation focused on improving asthma management using an app that monitors children's sleep patterns, potentially expanding to other respiratory conditions.
- With the acquisition, Apple could be hinting at updates in its Health app, particularly in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, as planned by Tueo Health previously.
- As the future unfolds, Apple, a prominent player in tech, seems to be ambitious about its role in health-and-wellness and mental-health sectors, with a special focus on technology-driven solutions for better health monitoring and management.
