Apple gets FDA approval for Sleep Apnea feature in Apple Watch

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After receiving approval for the Hearing Aid feature in the AirPods Pro 2, Apple has now got the clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its sleep apnea detection feature in its Apple Watch..

The feature is designed to help users detect breathing disturbances during sleep, providing them with a medical-grade tool to manage their health, particularly sleep apneaa condition that affects millions globally...

During the launch of the Apple Watch 10 at the Glow Time event, Apple revealed that as soon as the sleep apnea feature receives FDA approval, the company will roll it out in over 150 countries and regions, including major markets like the United States, the European Union, and Japan.. What is sleep apnea..

To help address these growing concerns, Apple aims to empower users with its new sleep apnea detection feature, allowing them to monitor their sleep and detect potential breathing issues before serious health complications arise...

Notably, Apple is not the first to introduce Sleep Apnea detection in a smartwatch -- Samsungs Galaxy Watch received FDA authorisation for a similar feature earlier in the year...