There’s a new rumor about the next-generation Apple Watch models that may excite users who have been crossing their fingers for more sleep health tools.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a reliable leaker and Apple analyst, the Cupertino-based tech giant may unveil a sleep apnea monitor at the Sept. 9 “Glowtime” event.
Apple Watch rumor: New sleep apnea sensor Mashable has been tracking Apple Watch rumors for quite some time now, and initially, according to several Bloomberg reports, Apple was reportedly considering three health-focused sensors for the wearable: a blood glucose monitor a blood-pressure tracker a sleep apnea sensor However, it looks like only one of those three health features has made the cut for the 2024 models.
As mentioned at the outset, the next-gen Apple Watch models are reportedly gaining a new sleep apnea sensor.
For the uninitiated, sleep apnea is a common condition in which an individual’s breathing “repeatedly stops and starts” many times during sleep, according to Mayo Clinic.
The sleep apnea sensor will reportedly build upon the current sleep-tracking offerings on the Apple Watch.
According to Gurman, the new health tool will have the ability to analyze whether a user is suffering from sleep apnea — and then prompt the wearer to seek further testing with a medical professional.
The sleep apnea sensor is expected to roll out to the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3.
There are whispers that Apple may also be unveiling the next-generation Apple Watch SE at the Glowtime event, but there’s a good chance that it will not feature the reported new sleep apnea sensor.
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For those who have been hoping for more sleep health tools, there is a new rumor regarding the upcoming models of Apple Watch that could be exciting.
A trustworthy leaker and Apple analyst, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant could reveal a sleep apnea monitor at the Sept. Nine “Glowtime” activities.
Apple Watch rumor: A new sensor for sleep apnea.
Mashable has been following rumors about the Apple Watch for a while now. Initially, three health-focused sensors were allegedly under consideration by Apple, per multiple reports from Bloomberg.
an instrument for measuring blood sugar.
a monitor for blood pressure.
an apnea sensor for sleep.
Only one of those three health features appears to have been included in the 2024 models, though. As previously stated, a new sleep apnea sensor is allegedly being added to the upcoming Apple Watch models. For those who are unaware, sleep apnea is a common condition in which a person’s breathing “repeatedly stops and starts” numerous times while they are asleep, as stated by the Mayo Clinic.
It is said that the Apple Watch’s current sleep tracking features will be enhanced by the sleep apnea sensor.
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Gurman claims that the new health tool will be able to determine whether a user has sleep apnea and will then advise the wearer to see a doctor for additional testing.
It is anticipated that the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 will get the sleep apnea sensor. That won’t be accessible on day one, though, Gurman claims.
Rumor has it that Apple might also be revealing the next generation Apple Watch SE at the Glowtime event. However, it’s likely that the device won’t include the recently reported new sleep apnea sensor.
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