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flag Researchers develop a smartwatch app that detects smoking gestures, aiding in quitting efforts.

flag Researchers at Bristol University have created a smartwatch app for Android devices that helps smokers quit by detecting hand movements associated with smoking. flag Using motion sensors, the app alerts users with a vibration and supportive text message, tracking cigarettes smoked and drags taken. flag Tested on 18 people, 66% found the smartwatch acceptable, and 61% found the messages relevant. flag The app could offer timely interventions to prevent smoking relapse.

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