Apple’s efforts to introduce blood pressure monitoring capabilities to the Apple Watch are encountering challenges, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company continues to face hurdles during testing of this new feature, although specific details regarding these issues have yet to be disclosed. Gurman has been tracking Apple’s plans for blood pressure monitoring since January 2022.
In a recent update, he noted that the initial version would not provide exact systolic and diastolic measurements but hinted that a more advanced version downstream could offer those details. Initially anticipated for the Apple Watch Series 10, this feature did not materialize as expected. The latest feedback from Gurman indicates that the feature will allow users to monitor trends in their blood pressure, sending alerts if hypertension is detected.
This could enable users to consult healthcare providers for further assessment. Hypertension is often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its tendency to go undiagnosed until severe complications arise, making timely detection through tools like the Apple Watch potentially life-saving. Looking ahead, Gurman had suggested in December that Apple was intensifying efforts on blood pressure tracking, with expectations for a launch as early as 2025.
However, recent statements imply that timeline may be optimistic. In addition to health features, Apple is also preparing for the launch of the iPhone 17 series, expected in two months, along with updates about various Apple products, including Macs and Apple TV. Innovations in features, designs, and hardware upgrades are anticipated, reflecting Apple’s ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience across its devices.
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