This latest news has been confirmed by popular tech analyst Mark Gurman saying Apple Watch 10 may finally be getting a blood pressure monitoring feature.
Apple May Launch Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature
For the unaware, this is a big deal in itself as this indicates that the user will be able to keep tabs on their blood pressure right from your wrist with this implementation.
While we’re still waiting for all the details, it shows that Apple is really serious about making the Apple Watch more than just a fancy gadget.
In a media report, Gurman said, “All signs point to the new Apple Watch gaining a blood-pressure checker this fall. But it doesn’t appear that the capability will be coming to current models.”
Besides this there is a buzz that the Series 10 might not give you exact blood pressure readings at first.
However, it might just help you by tracking the changes in your blood pressure over time.
Nonetheless, just consider that this could be the start of something bigger.
This could also turn out to be a stepping stone to make blood pressure monitoring even better in future Apple watches.
The move appears to be a part of Apple’s plan to make the Apple Watch a super helpful tool in case of keeping an eye on your health.
How Does This Matter?
As we already know, high blood pressure can be pretty serious.
The condition is also called the “silent killer,” as it doesn’t always show obvious signs.
It can also lead to some major health problems like heart disease and strokes.
But, being able to keep track of your blood pressure could change the game as it can help in catching any issues early on and proper steps can be taken to keep oneself healthy.
How Does This Work?
It is not confirmed yet, but there are speculations that Apple might tweak the heart rate sensors in the watch, so that it can measure how fast your blood is moving through your wrist.
It is noteworthy here that it’s hard to figure out blood pressure with a watch.
For instance, things like how you’re sitting or if you’re stressed can mess with the accuracy.
So, they might focus more on spotting trends over time than giving you exact numbers which might not always give you the full picture.
For getting accurate readings, the user still might need to use a traditional blood pressure monitor.
Besides this there are rumors that this will be hitting stores in the fall of 2024.
This would be around the same time as the new iPhones.
