Apple Watch to Gain FDA-Cleared Hypertension Alerts Next Week with watchOS 26 Launch

Apple Watch to Gain FDA-Cleared Hypertension Alerts Next Week with watchOS 26 Launch

Apple Watch to Gain FDA-Cleared Hypertension Alerts Next Week with watchOS 26 Launch

Apple Watch to Gain FDA-Cleared Hypertension Alerts Next Week with watchOS 26 Launch
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Apple’s groundbreaking hypertension notification feature is set to roll out next week, starting September 15th, with the release of watchOS 26. The highly anticipated health monitoring tool has received clearance from the FDA, confirming its readiness for public use.

This new capability will be available for Apple Watch Series 9 and later models, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. An Apple spokesperson confirmed the feature’s FDA clearance, paving the way for its integration into daily health monitoring.

The hypertension notifications, initially announced alongside the new Apple Watch SE3, Series 11, and Ultra 3, leverage the watches’ existing optical heart sensor. An advanced algorithm will analyze a user’s blood vessel responses over a 30-day period, alerting them to potential signs of high blood pressure. This vital health update will be accessible in over 150 countries and regions globally upon the watchOS 26 launch.

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