CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, September 10 – Apple has introduced revolutionary health features for Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, enhancing users’ sleep and hearing health. The new sleep apnea notifications, using a Breathing Disturbances metric, allow Apple Watch to detect signs of sleep apnea, a condition affecting over 1 billion people globally. Expected to receive FDA approval, the feature will be available in 150 countries this month, providing a new way for users to monitor their sleep and seek medical advice for potential sleep disorders.
In addition, Apple brings an all-in-one hearing health experience to AirPods Pro 2, including a Hearing Test feature and an over-the-counter Hearing Aid capability. These features, expected to launch in over 100 countries this fall, aim to make hearing assistance more accessible and affordable. The innovations underline Apple’s commitment to improving public health while ensuring user data privacy.
