Apple Introduces FDA-Approved Features for Sleep Apnea and Hearing Health

On October 1, 2024, Apple announced a new range of health-oriented features designed to enhance sleep and hearing health for its device users. A key highlight is the Breathing Disturbances metric, which utilizes the accelerometer in the Apple Watch to identify interruptions in sleep-related breathing patterns. This innovative feature aims to alert users to potential sleep apnea, pending approval from the FDA and other international health organizations. Apple expects these notifications to be accessible in over 150 countries by the end of the month, including the U.S., European Union, and Japan.