Apple expands sleep apnea and hearing features to India, Italy, Taiwan

Apple has expanded key health features for its wearable devices to users in India, Italy, and Taiwan, significantly broadening global access to tools for detecting hearing loss and sleep-related conditions. The rollout, announced by the company, makes select Apple Health features available in over 160 countries and regions worldwide.

Users in India now have access to two new capabilities: Sleep Apnea Notifications on compatible Apple Watch models and a Hearing Test feature for AirPods Pro. The sleep apnea feature uses the watch’s accelerometer to track subtle wrist movements associated with irregular breathing patterns during sleep. By analyzing breathing disturbances over a period of several nights, the device can flag potential signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea and prompt users to consult a healthcare professional. The feature is supported on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, and the Apple Watch SE 3.

The Hearing Test for AirPods Pro is designed to mimic clinical pure-tone audiometry. Users can conduct the test themselves by connecting AirPods Pro 2 or later to a compatible iPhone or iPad. The test plays tones at varying frequencies and sound...