Hypertension Alerts Expand to Older Apple Watch Models

Hypertension Alerts Expand to Older Apple Watch Models

Apple is making a major health-focused update that many users have been waiting for. Hypertension Alerts Coming to Older Apple Watch Models will roll out with watchOS 26, expanding the life-saving feature beyond the latest devices. Image : Google Initially announced for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, the hypertension detection feature will now be available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. Apple confirmed that FDA clearance is on the way, with global availability expected in more than 150 countries this month. How Hypertension Alerts Work on Apple Watch The new alerts use the optical heart sensor to monitor changes in blood vessels over a 30-day period. If the system detects consistent signs of chronic high blood pressure, it will notify the user. Hypertension impacts around 1.3 billion adults worldwide and is often called a "silent killer" because symptoms are rare. By introducing these alerts to more models,…