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apple watch series 10 upgrade: support for sleep apnea detection for the first time

2024-09-08

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fast technology reported on september 8 that according to bloomberg's mark gurman,apple is set to introduce a sleep apnea detection feature in the apple watch series 10.

this feature will be built on the existing sleep tracking function of apple watch. by monitoring physiological indicators such as blood oxygen saturation, it will determine whether the wearer has sleep apnea. if an abnormality is detected, the watch will promptly remind the user and recommend that they consult a medical professional for further testing.

in addition,the watch’s water resistance will also be improved, enabling high-speed exercise in water up to 20 meters deep., and the watch may also get the depth app, which is currently exclusive to the apple watch ultra.

it is reported thatthe watch display may increase from 41mm and 45mm to 45mm and 49mm, with a screen size of up to 2 inches, comparable to the apple watch ultra.

although the size of the watch has increased, it still maintains a curved shape, the frame is further narrowed, and the larger r-angle design also makes the watch look more rounded.

the watch’s case will also be changed from stainless steel to titanium, and a ceramic version is expected to return.

apple watch series 10 is expected to be unveiled at apple's fall event along with the iphone 16 serieshowever, the sleep apnea detection feature may not be available immediately when the new model is released, and may need to wait for subsequent watchos updates.