Research released in August by Parks Associates found that only about 6% of people in US households with broadband access have a digital pedometer or fitness tracker. Only 2% of someone in these households bought a smart watch in 2013. Adoption has been painstakingly low. But Apple is hoping to change this market, as it has done with so many others. The company created a "Apps for Health" section in its store after the release of the HealthKit. And after a bumpy start, they are banking on the fact that connectivity of these programs will be key to increased use.

From the article "HealthKit launches (for real this time)" by Katie Bo Williams.

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