Apple introduced new models yesterday Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, which were given a function that would warn of high blood pressure. However, as it turned out shortly after the end of keynote, the feature will not be exclusive to the latest watches. Thanks watchOS 26 will also get it for three older models. According to the release notes watchOS 26 RC (release candidate), hypertension warning will also arrive on Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Series 9. The final version of the system will be Applem released on Monday, September 15.
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Apple describes the function as follows: "Hypertension warning on Apple Watch uses data from an optical heart sensor to analyze how the user's blood vessels respond to their heartbeat. The algorithm works passively in the background, evaluating the data over 30-day intervals. If it detects consistent signs of high blood pressure, the user receives an alert."The idea is to provide users with valuable insight into their health status, whether it's making small lifestyle changes or initiating treatment to reduce the risk of serious long-term consequences." Apple It also warns that the feature is only intended for users over 22 years of age who have not been previously diagnosed with hypertension and are not pregnant. New Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are now available for pre-order and will officially begin shipping on Friday, September 19th.
So the improvements of AWU 3 compared to AWU 2 are a slightly larger display, 5G cellular signal and satellite connection which is not available on SVK/CZ?
From my point of view, an even better battery, which may not be noticeable at all, but most importantly, faster charging. That's a welcome change.
I guess, I bought an AW 10 in June, I have high blood pressure and take medicine for it. I thought I would sell them, they are still under warranty for 3/4 years and buy an AW11. I thought they would already have pressure measurements. No problem, I'll buy some tooHealth I will keep the pressure gauge and AW10. OS 26, I don't know, I'll probably wait for version at least 26.5 until the flies catch on.
That hypertension measurement will come with the final version watchOS or sometime later?
Otherwise, I'm waiting for the blood sugar measurement until it comes out, I'll stay on the AWU 2. If it ever comes out, in that case I'll switch to the current model in about 4 years 🙂