Samsung expands sleep apnea detection across wearables

Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 13:39 · Updated 14:28

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Samsung is rolling out an upgraded sleep apnea detection feature to the Galaxy Ring and newer Galaxy Watch models. The feature assesses overnight breathing data across two sleep sessions within a 10-day period; Samsung says it is not a substitute for diagnosis by a physician.

Samsung says the updated feature uses AI to assess breathing disruptions, and the Health Monitor app can categorize results after at least five hours of sleep on two nights within 10 days.
The rollout covers the Galaxy Ring and newer Galaxy Watch models; the sources name the Watch 9, with the centre report also listing the Watch Ultra 2.
Both reports say support for Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 8 is planned through later software or firmware updates.

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Key facts

Evaluation period: Two sleep sessions within 10 days.
Minimum sleep data: At least five hours on two nights, according to the left report.
Newer devices named: Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch 9; the centre report also names Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Markets cited: The centre report says the rollout is across the US and South Korea.
Older models: Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 8 are slated for later updates.