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Sleep apnea tool on Galaxy Watch and Ring is getting upgraded
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung has announced an advanced AI-powered sleep apnea detection feature set to roll out in November, initially launching in Korea and later in the US following FDA approval.
- The upgraded tool uses AI to analyze breathing disturbances per hour in greater detail, offering insights closer to those from professional sleep studies.
- Users must record at least five hours of sleep twice within 10 days on compatible devices like the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Ring for accurate results.
- Samsung emphasizes that this feature is intended to raise awareness of sleep habits and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis.
- The update will also extend to Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 8 models running Wear OS 7.0 or later, while existing detection tools on Galaxy Watch 4 and newer will remain available.
