Apple Watch Receives FDA Approval for Blood Pressure Detection Feature

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Apple Watch Receives FDA Approval for Blood Pressure Detection Feature

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Apple Watch Receives FDA Approval for Blood Pressure Detection Feature

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Apple Watch's new hypertension feature receives FDA approval.
Will launch on September 15, extending to Apple Watch Series 9 and newer.
Expected to notify over 1 million users of undiagnosed hypertension.
Available in 150 countries, using optical heart sensors.
Not a replacement for professional medical evaluations.

Apple Inc. is set to launch a new hypertension detection feature for its smartwatches after receiving clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 12. The feature will be available on models including the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, and the Ultra 2 and Ultra 3, rolling out on September 15 alongside watchOS 26 updates, according to Bloomberg and Dawn.

The hypertension tool will monitor blood vessel responses using the watch's optical heart sensor, analyzing data over a 30-day period to detect consistent signs of high blood pressure. Apple anticipates this feature could alert over 1 million users who may remain undiagnosed, as hypertension affects around 1.3 billion adults worldwide, according to Reuters and India Times.

Users who receive hypertension alerts will be advised to consult with healthcare providers and monitor their blood pressure via a third-party cuff for accuracy. This represents a significant leap forward in wearable health technology, leveraging data from over 100,000 participant studies and additional clinical trials, as detailed by Newsweek and India Times.