Apple has announced new health features for its products. Starting with the Apple Watch, it now includes a notification feature that detects sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep. Apple claims that up to 80% of people with this condition have never been tested. The Apple Watch will monitor sleep apnea every 30 days and send notifications if symptoms are detected, prompting users to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
This feature is currently undergoing approval from the FDA and other global regulatory agencies. It is expected to be available in over 150 countries within this month and will be compatible with the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Another health feature announced is the Hearing Health check, citing data from the WHO stating that 1.5 billion people worldwide are impacted by hearing loss. Apple emphasizes the importance of prevention and screening, with 1 in 3 people affected by environmental factors that influence hearing ability.
Additional tools added by Apple include the Hearing Test feature using AirPods Pro connected to an iPhone or iPad, as well as a Hearing Aid mode for enhanced hearing clarity.
Both the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are in the approval process by healthcare regulatory agencies and are expected to launch in over 100 countries this year, exclusively compatible with AirPods Pro 2 working in conjunction with iPhone and iPad.
TLDR: Apple introduces new health features on the Apple Watch, such as the Sleep Apnea detection and Hearing Health checks, aiming to provide users with proactive health monitoring options globally.
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