Samsung Rolls Out Sleep Apnea Detection To Wearables
· Technology · Android Authority, Engadget
Samsung is deploying an upgraded sleep apnea detection algorithm to the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the Galaxy Ring in the US and South Korea. The feature monitors breathing disruptions and blood oxygen drops over two sleep sessions within a 10-day window to categorize severity. This update marks the first time a commercial smart ring has received regulatory authorization for sleep apnea tracking. Samsung plans to expand the feature to the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series in future firmware updates. The company received regulatory clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration and South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Why it matters
This technology enables users to track potential health issues like obstructive sleep apnea more conveniently, providing actionable data that can be shared with medical professionals.
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