Apple Watch health tracking features delayed – Times of India

Apple enthusiasts hoping for advanced health features in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 may be disappointed. According to a report by Bloomberg, key functionalities like blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection have encountered roadblocks, delaying their inclusion.

Technical hurdles and design challengesSources close to Apple’s development process revealed that the company has faced technical challenges in creating reliable blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch. Additionally, concerns regarding the new watch design potentially impacting blood pressure readings have emerged.

While sleep apnea detection hasn’t been explicitly confirmed as delayed, its absence aligns with the reported roadblocks. However, existing sleep tracking features in the Apple Health app, which integrates with the Apple Watch, might offer some insights. By analysing sleep patterns and sleep disruptions, the app can provide users with potential indicators of sleep apnea, prompting further consultation with a healthcare professional.

The company may be re-evaluating its approach or aiming to refine these features further before integration. With continued development, Apple might introduce these functionalities in future iterations of the Apple Watch or through software updates.

Meanwhile, another report adds that Apple Watch Series 10 is set to boast a larger display and a more powerful chip. The report suggests that both the standard Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Ultra will receive larger displays. Also, the upcoming smartwatch is said to feature a faster chip compared to its predecessor, the S9 chip in Series 9.