Samsung Upgrades Galaxy Watch Sleep Apnea Detection With AI, Launching in Korea in November
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Updated · ZDNet · Oct 30
Samsung Upgrades Galaxy Watch Sleep Apnea Detection With AI, Launching in Korea in November
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Oct 30
Summary
Samsung will roll out an upgraded sleep apnea feature in Korea in November, bringing more detailed overnight reports to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9 and Ring.
The new AI algorithm classifies results into three stages—mild, occasional and frequent—after users record two nights of sleep within a 10-day period.
Samsung said the FDA-cleared feature will later reach Galaxy Watch 7 and 8 through software updates, but it has not set a US launch date for watches or smart rings.
Sleep apnea affects about 30 million Americans, and untreated cases can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease and impaired focus, underscoring wearables' growing role in at-home screening.