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Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval

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  • cafead   Sep 17, 2024 at 09:52: AM
via The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Apple's new sleep apnea detection feature for use on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2.

Why it matters: The feature allows the watch's accelerometer to automatically detect signs of sleep apnea in the wearer — making it possible for this widely available device to help identify the condition.

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