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Apple Watch sleep apnea detection available with iOS 18.1 beta 6


Apple last month announced a new sleep apnea detection feature for Apple Watch. The feature was still unavailable to users...

If left untreated, it can have important health consequences over time, including increased risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues. Breathing Disturbances is an innovative new Apple Watch metric that uses the accelerometer to detect small movements at the wrist associated with interruptions to normal respiratory patterns during sleep. Every 30 days, Apple Watch will analyze breathing disturbance data and notify users if it shows consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea so they can speak to their doctor about next steps, including potential diagnosis and treatment.

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