The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are likely not the only devices impacted by Apple’s ongoing legal spat with rival Masimo. Reports suggest that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 may also be less feature-packed than initially expected, with one of the marquee health improvements possibly getting nixed altogether.
Sleep apnea and hypertension detection are the two most anticipated health upgrades supposedly coming to the next generation of Apple Watches. Both are silent killers that can easily fly under the radar. These features won’t be able to diagnose folks, but users will receive a notification to follow up with their doctor if either is detected.
