In addition to the new navigation component, the Apple Watch Series 10 launched in September 2024 with various other health tracking metrics like sleep apnea detection. However, it currently lacks blood pressure tracking capabilities.
Changes in design and delay of features
But it was blood pressure monitoring that Apple had reportedly hoped would make its way into the Series 10. But design changes caused testing challenges, delaying this feature.
The Capabilities of Monitoring Its Current Health
One of those health features, which the Series 10 lacks, is blood pressure monitoring.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Discovery: Employs the accelerometer to detect sleep interruptions for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea.
Monitoring of your heart health: Includes ECG feature and notifies you of irregular heart rhythms.
Respiratory monitor: Records overnight respiratory rates for potential breathing issues.
Temperature Sensors In Women`s Health: Helps to monitor ovulation via accurate temperature measurement
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring: Measures blood oxygen levels to help with respiratory health management
What We May be Doing in the Future: Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring technology is still being developed for future Apple Watch models. The aim is to give users more detailed information about their blood pressure trends and sometimes warn them about their risk of hypertension. However, measuring blood pressure accurately and non-invasively has proved complex, and Apple has yet to announce a specific date for the feature.
