Keep in mind that Apple was not planning on giving the Apple Watch the ability to deliver individual blood pressure readings showing systolic and diastolic pressure. Instead, the watch would measure your baseline and alert you if your blood pressure is above that reading. If it is, you can get a reading from your dedicated blood pressure machine or find a nearby pharmacy with one of those sit-down modules with a cuff so you can get an actual reading. Gurman notes that there have been problems with the feature not working with the new Series 10 design which includes a display almost as large as the Apple Watch Ultra, and a thinner case.
A person with sleep apnea usually requires a CPAP mask to sleep|Image credit-CPAP.co.uk
The other health-related feature that Apple was planning to include with the Apple Watch Series 10 is a sensor to monitor for sleep apnea. This is a dangerous condition that stops and starts your breathing while sleeping. Most people with this problem wear a Continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) that forces oxygen into their airways.
Gurman also mentions what we’ve called the Holy Grail for smartwatch manufacturers, a non-invasive blood glucose monitor. Apple has just hit some milestones with its research, Gurman notes. He also says that the company is working on using rigid plastic to replace the aluminum on the lower-cost Apple Watch SE model. This would be an attempt to reduce or eliminate the $50 pricing gap between the Apple Watch SE and the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE. The latter is priced at $199.
