Australia Approves Apple Watch's Hypertension Notifications
Apple Watch hypertension alerts receive Australian approval, paving the way for blood pressure insights on supported Apple Watch models.
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Australia Approves Apple Watch's Hypertension Notifications
Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Approved in Australia Apple Watch hypertension alerts are officially cleared for use in Australia, answering a key question many users have been asking: when will Apple’s blood pressure–related features arrive locally? Australia’s medical device regulator has now approved the technology, allowing Apple to legally enable hypertension notifications for eligible users. While the feature does not directly measure blood pressure, it uses long-term data trends to flag potential risk. This approval signals a major step forward for Apple’s health ambitions in the region. It also positions the Apple Watch as a more serious preventative health tool. For Australian users, activation now depends on Apple’s rollout timeline. Until then, anticipation is building fast. Credit: Google Australia’s TGA Gives Regulatory Green Light Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has formally approved Apple Watch hypertension alerts, listing the software on the Australian R…
