New Apple Watch to Get Sleep Apnea Detection [Report]

The next generation Apple Watch, set for unveiling next week, will likely get sleep apnea detection, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Apple is widely expected to update all of its Apple Watch models at an 'It's Glowtime' event on September 9. This will include a new low-end Apple Watch SE, a mid-level Series 10 model, and a high-end rugged Ultra 3.

Sources tell the site that sleep apnea detection is coming to at least one of the models; however, it's unclear if the feature will be available on day one.


A major new health feature is coming, though: sleep apnea detection, which will build on the existing sleep tracking. This feature will attempt to determine if a wearer has sleep apnea and then suggest further testing with a medical professional. While Apple has been preparing to announce it, the enhancement may not be available on day one of the new model going on sale.

Alongside sleep apnea, Apple has been working on a hypertension (high blood pressure) detection feature; however, it appears that feature has been delayed and is not ready for immediate release.

It's also important to remember that Apple was forced to remove its blood-oxygen sensing feature from watches in the United States, due to a lawsuit from Masimo Corp. Unfortunately, we've seen no indication that the company is ready to return the feature to next generation Apple Watch models.

In terms of design, the Apple Watch Ultra is expected to look similar to the previous generation models. The biggest upgrade will be to the Apple Watch Series 10. That model is expected to get a noticeably thinner case with slightly larger screen-size options.


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