Singapore to pay citizens to work out with Apples smartwatch

Apple Inc, which recently launched a shiny new ‘floating’ store in the city-state of Singapore, on Tuesday launched a new partnership program with the government meant to boost the use of its smartwatch, as per CNN report.

Singapore has announced that it will reward its citizens with hundreds of dollars if they install and use a new health app designed for the Apple watch.

The application encourages users to exercise and complete a retinue of activities like walking, swimming or practising yoga each week. The app also reminds users to enlist for regular health checkups and ensure immunization appointments are met. On the completion of said goals, users can earn up to 380 Singapore dollars.

Apple released a statement describing the initiative as ‘the first of its kind.’

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Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams marked the occasion by saying “Singapore has one of the world’s leading healthcare systems, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them. ”

Apple recently announced two new smartphones during its ‘Times Flies’ event. Series 6 of the Apple Watch was launched during the event and will come furnished with new health features and will include an application that lets users track their blood oxygen levels.

The announcement was made after Apple launched its third store in Singapore, reported CNN. The design of the latest store was inspired by Rome’s Pantheon. Apple has said that the store was designed to look like a ‘floating sphere.’

CNN reported that the government’s tie-up with Apple has been years in the making. Apple’s relationship with the government began when Singapore called tech and healthcare providers to invest in new public wellness programs in the country. The two-year initiative will commence from October as per a CNN report.

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Heng Swee Keat, Singapore’s deputy prime minister said in a statement, “Even as all of us around the world are dealing with the challenges of Covid-19, we must keep investing in our future. And there is no better investment than in our own personal health.”