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First Apple Watch Series 10 Detects Sleep Apnea, Alerts Users

Sep 9, 2024, 05:17 PM

Apple has introduced a new feature in its Apple Watch Series 10 that can detect sleep apnea. The watch uses its accelerometer to measure breathing disturbances and collects data over 30 days to diagnose the condition. The algorithm behind this feature was developed using machine learning and clinical data, and it has been validated in a large clinical trial. Apple expects to receive FDA clearance for this feature soon. The company claims that the sleep apnea detection feature is 'medical grade.' This is the first Apple Watch to detect sleep apnea, and it will alert you if you have the condition.