One of the functions, if not the only one, that Apple presented to us with the new Apple Watch Series 10, is the sleep apneaa health detection that incorporates not only its latest model, but also the previous one, the Series 9, but that we had not yet been able to test, at least until today.
Apple would have launched the iOS 18.1 beta 6which also allows us to update the Apple Watch, thus making this function available both on the watch, which will take the measurements, and on the iPhone, where we can see notifications and results regarding this tool.
Sleep apnea available on Apple Watch
To activate sleep apnea detection, users need to have their iPhone updated. At which point you will be able to see a new function on your Apple Watch to activate it. However, this requires beta 6 of iOS 18.1, which is great news, but makes many consider installing it, because it is a beta.
Be that as it may, Apple is telling us that with iOS 18.1 we will have this available, and all the rumors indicate that it will be the 28th of this month of October when it will be officially released, so you can install it now, or wait a little less than three weeks for do it more safely. However, this beta number already gives more peace of mind, and it should not be worrying to download it, since most of the errors would be solved, so if you really want or need it, you can risk it, always knowing the risks.
Currently, this function It is available in 150 countriesso you should have no problem being able to use it, however, if you live in a continent like Africa, where the agreements are more limited, you could see how it is not activated even though you have everything updated.
The data is collected daily, however, Apple averages it to show you your nighttime health more reliably. We can read what the company itself comments about the function.
Breathing Disturbance is an innovative new metric on Apple Watch that uses the accelerometer to detect small wrist movements associated with disruptions to normal breathing patterns during sleep. Every 30 days, Apple Watch will analyze breathing disorder data and notify users if they show ongoing signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea. so they can talk to their doctor about next steps, including possible diagnosis and treatment.
Many people suffer from this disease and do not know it, something that can be dangerous and makes you rest much worse, even if you think you have slept very well, therefore, if you have a compatible watch, we encourage you to activate it, its consumption The battery level will hardly be reflected, and you will have one more metric to know how you feel on a physical level.
And you, are you one of those who install betas to try things before anyone else? If so, leave us a comment with your opinion, and if you already have sleep apnea activated on your Apple Watch.
