Apple Will Allow iPhone Users to Become Organ Donors

Apple is known for its constant innovation, but their latest software update will feature a very socially conscious new feature.

The company announced in a press release on Tuesday that Apple has joined forces with Donate Life America to encourage iPhone users to become nationally registered organ donors. The release of iOS 10 will allow users to sign up and become organ, eye and tissue donors with just a few taps with the Health app.

“On average, one person dies every hour in the United States waiting for an organ transplant because the demand for lifesaving transplants far exceeds the available supply of organs — and one donor can save as many as eight lives,” said David Fleming, President & CEO of Donate Life America. “By working with Apple to bring the National Donate Life Registry to the Health app on iPhone, we’re making it easier for people to find out about organ, eye and tissue donation and quickly register. This is a huge step forward that will ultimately help save lives.”

The new software update with also feature new visuals and a different lock screen, but the ability for users to become organ donors is what has Apple so fired up.

“Apple’s mission has always been to create products that transform people’s lives. With the updated Health app, we’re providing education and awareness about organ donation and making it easier than ever to register. It’s a simple process that takes just a few seconds and could help save up to eight lives,” said Apple COO Jeff Williams,. “Together with Donate Life America, we’re excited to deliver this new feature to iPhone users in the US with iOS 10.”

iOS 10 will be released in the Fall.