Apple Watch users rave over free upgrade that brings sleep apnea detection to previous models – check yours now
APPLE has unveiled a landmark new Sleep Apnea Detection tool inside the new Apple Watch 10.
The feature is able to alert wearers that they might be suffering from sleep apnea, a chronically underdiagnosed condition.
The Apple Watch 10 also boasts the largest-ever and brightest display yet, as well as speakers that play music out loud – just in case you forget your AirPods.
The bigger, brighter screen also lends itself to showing a clear picture even at an angle.
There are also two new artificial intelligence (AI) features built in.
Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple’s vice president of health, said that 80 per cent of people with sleep apnea are undiagnosed.
Using the new Breathing Disturbances feature, the Apple Watch 10 can track your sleep breaking for 30 days.
If your breathing shows signs of the condition, which causes your breathing to stop and restart while you sleep, you will receive a pop-up alert for “possible sleep apnea”.
The feature has been validated by a clinical study.
“We are so excited about the incredible impact this feature can make for millions of people living undiagnosed with sleep apnea,” said Dr. Desai.
Onlookers on social media platform X have called it a “life saving addition”.
Tech analyst at PP Foresight, Paulo Pescatore, noted that Apple has doubled down on its pivot towards new health features this year.
People are becoming more conscious about their health, and want to buy devices that will empower them to improve their everyday life.
Paulo Pescatore, tech analyst at PP Foresight
“Health and fitness features prominently throughout the entire new devices,” he said.
“People are becoming more conscious about their health, and want to buy devices that will empower them to improve their everyday life.
“This new line-up will be great ahead of the Holiday season as a gift for a family member.”
The sleep apnea feature will also be available on some older models, such as the Series 9 and Ultra 2.
Apple Intelligence – the tech giant’s AI effort – will also be injected into the Apple Watch 10.
Photo Face will skim through your photo album and pick out all the best snaps for your Apple Watch lock screen, while AI will also help enable rapid language translation.
Crash and Fall Detection are also coming to the wearable device.
Apple Watch 10 Ultra
The Apple Watch 10 Ultra will have all the same features as the standard model, but will come with a whole host of new sports features, including:
- Custom workouts
- Running track detection
- Automatic stroke detection for swimming
- Swimming lap count
- Advanced compass app
- Offline maps
- Custom map route creation
Colours, prices and release date
The Apple Watch 10 will come in three colours: jet black, rose gold and silver.
It will be available for $399/ £399 on 20 September.
The Apple Watch 10 Ultra will be available for $799/ £799 on the same date.