Apple gets FDA approval for Blood Pressure alerts on Apple Watch, coming to older models too
Apple's new hypertension detection feature, cleared by the FDA, launches next week with watchOS 26 on September 15. Available in 150 regions, it analyzes blood vessel response using the Apple Watch's sensor, notifying users of potential hypertension. Developed with machine learning and clinical trials, it aims to identify undiagnosed cases, encouraging users to consult doctors and monitor blood pressure.
Apple's new hypertension detection feature, cleared by the FDA, launches next week with watchOS 26 on September 15. Available in 150 regions, it analyzes blood vessel response using the Apple Watch's sensor, notifying users of potential hypertension. Developed with machine learning and clinical trials, it aims to identify undiagnosed cases, encouraging users to consult doctors and monitor blood pressure.
