Apple registered HealthKit trademark

Apple has applied for HealthKit trademark in both the US and Europe before launching iOS 8 this fall. While applications in the US only include computer software and HealthKit related documents (submitted on July 31st), the application is filed in Europe (just released on 04 / 08) has been expanded to include: health, sensor tracking sports activities, medical equipment and watches.

Below is a part of the published text:

" List of medical goods and services, fitness, health exercises, health sensors, monitors and displays, medical equipment and instruments . watches and measuring instruments: copper wristwatches, watches, timers that use watches, stopwatches, watch straps, cases for watches, parts related to watches, accessories, jewelry . . "

These things will of course make us think of Apple's iWatch that has been rumored a lot recently, when Apple has assembled a team of workers related to health, fitness, professionals. fashion house. Maybe Apple is ready to announce the iWatch this fall with iOS 8.

While HealthKit includes health apps that will be the core of the iWatch - a product that will come from Apple, the company has also registered the iWatch brand in several countries including: Japan , Mexico and Turkey, all fall under the category of watches and jewelry as announced in Europe.