Apple, Samsung set eyes on health apps

For decades, medical technology firms have searched for ways to let diabetics check blood sugar easily, with scant success. Now, the world’s largest mobile technology firms are getting into the search. Apple Inc, Samsung Electronics Company and Google Inc are pursuing applications that could turn nascent wearable technology like smart watches and bracelets from curiosities into must-have items, and have all set their sights on monitoring blood sugar for several people.