The Fall Detection feature of the Apple Watch helped save a hiker after he had a treacherous, blindfolded fall down a Colorado mountainside. The Apple Watch has frequently been cited as helping to ...

Investigation stems from a complaint filed by Texas-based company UnaliWear, and targets several other wearables. Here are the details. In recent years, the Apple Watch has faced multiple patent ...

An Texas company claims the Apple Watch and nearly every other smartwatch infringe on its fall detection technology patents, ...

The wristband type segment accounts for 38.0% of total market share in 2025, making it the dominant device category. Wrist-worn fall detectors offer ease of use, comfort, discreet design, and ...