Apple introduced sleep apnea detection on the Watch Series 10 in 2024. Meanwhile, the Cupertino-based tech giant also introduced a clinical-grade hearing test feature on the AirPods in the same year. Now, these features are now rolling out in India, expanding the company’s suite of health-monitoring tools.
Apple starts rolling out two health tracking features in India
Sleep apnea currently works on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Watch SE (3rd Gen), Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Ultra 3. It is a sleep disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. Compatible Apple Watch models utilize the accelerometer to monitor small wrist movements linked to irregular breathing patterns. It then analyses the data over 30 days and alerts users if it detects moderate to severe conditions. The data is logged in the iPhone’s Health App, and users can generate a PDF report of it.
Meanwhile, the hearing test feature is rolling out for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3. It allows users to take a clinically validated hearing test using the earphones and a compatible iPhone or iPad. The feature provides a numerical representation of hearing loss and actionable insights. So you can do the hearing test at home instead of visiting a doctor or an audiologist.
Apple says that the assessment takes around five minutes and checks hearing ability across multiple audio frequencies. The Cupertino-based tech giant is also expected to release hearing aid functionality at a later stage in India.
With these additions in India, Apple continues to position the Apple Watch and AirPods as health-centric wearables as well.
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