Why a FDA Approval for an Accessory Could be a Huge Deal for Apple

This could be the first step in a long journey that could amount to huge profitability for the iPhone maker.

When Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) released the Apple Watch Series 3 earlier this year, the company’s aspirations in the field of health became increasingly clear. The Apple Watch was described as “an amazing health and fitness companion” and “the ultimate device for a healthy life.”

Several other recent developments point toward a broader entry into personal health, and there’s mounting evidence that this could be Apple’s next big growth area.

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