Apple Watch Series 10 Set To Feature Advanced ECG Sensor For Detecting Sleep Apnoea

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 is generating excitement with reports of a significant health feature upgrade. According to media sources, the new model will introduce an advanced ECG sensor designed to detect sleep apnoea—a serious disorder where breathing repeatedly halts and resumes during sleep. This condition, characterized by pauses in breathing and interruptions that lower blood oxygen levels, can be life-threatening if not monitored and managed effectively.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to leverage its sleep tracking capabilities to identify symptoms of sleep apnoea. Once detected, the watch will alert users and suggest further medical evaluation. This feature highlights Apple’s commitment to enhancing user health and safety with its wearables.

In addition to the sleep apnoea detection, the Series 10 will feature an updated approach to health data processing. Rather than analyzing certain health metrics directly on the watch, new algorithms integrated into the iPhone’s Health app will handle tasks such as atrial fibrillation detection. This shift aims to streamline the data analysis process and improve accuracy.

The anticipated event, titled “It’s Glowtime,” is scheduled for September 9 and is expected to reveal these new features along with other design improvements. The Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to offer slightly larger displays and a slimmer profile in both 44mm and 48mm sizes. It will also feature improved water resistance, potentially supporting functionalities similar to the Apple Watch Ultra’s Depth app.

Another anticipated addition is a new watch face called “Reflections,” which adjusts in response to ambient light conditions. However, Apple will not reintroduce the blood oxygen sensor, which was previously removed due to a patent dispute with Masimo.

The Apple Watch has a proven track record of aiding in health emergencies. In May, the Series 7 model was credited with saving a woman’s life in Delhi by detecting an abnormal heart rhythm. Earlier this year, a London-based doctor used the watch’s pulse oximeter feature to assist an elderly woman during a flight. Additionally, a trail runner’s life was saved last year when the Apple Watch called an ambulance after he fell while running.

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