Apple Watch’s Sleep Apnea Detection Feature Receives FDA Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published approval of the sleep apnea detection feature on newer Apple Watch models, as reported by TechCrunch.

The sleep apnea detection feature uses the Apple Watch’s accelerometer to “monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns,” according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.

Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as “elevated” or “not elevated.”

Apple previously announced that the feature will be available on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra in the U.S. and more than 150 other countries and regions later this month.

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