Apple Watch Introduces Blood Pressure Feature in Canada and Singapore
Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications Expand to Canada and Singapore
Apple has announced the expansion of its Hypertension Notifications feature to Canada, Singapore, and Bahrain. Effective from Wednesday, October 8, 2025, this expansion follows its recent debut in the United States, providing users in over 150 countries with innovative health insights. The tool aims to identify potential chronic high blood pressure, making waves in the realm of wearable health technology.
How Apple Watch Enhances Health Monitoring
The Hypertension Notifications feature is available on Apple Watch Series 9 and newer models, including Ultra versions. To function, the paired iPhone must be running watchOS 26. By utilizing the watch’s optical heart sensor, the technology passively analyzes the blood vessels’ response to heartbeats over a 30-day period, alerting users to any signs of hypertension.
This proactive health alert works seamlessly without a need for active user intervention or manual calibration. While it does not measure blood pressure directly, it serves as an initial notification system for undiagnosed hypertension.
Scientific Rigor of the Apple Algorithm
Apple emphasizes the rigorous scientific validation of the Hypertension Notifications algorithm. Developed using advanced machine learning techniques, the feature was trained with data from studies involving over 100,000 participants. A subsequent clinical study, including more than 2,000 participants, further validated its performance. Details of these findings are compiled in a comprehensive document by the company.
This strategic move highlights Apple’s continued focus on validated health technologies, offering a new level of health awareness to its users worldwide.
Key Information on Compatible Devices
- Supported Apple Watch models: Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3.
- Not available on Apple Watch SE.
- Requires watchOS 26 on the paired iPhone.
Setting Up Hypertension Notifications
To activate the Hypertension Notifications feature, users can access the Health app on their paired iPhone, which will guide them through the setup process. Once activated, the feature operates automatically in the background.
Important Usage Guidelines
While the notifications offer valuable insights, they are not designed for individuals under 22, those with a prior hypertension diagnosis, or individuals during pregnancy. The tool is tailored for initial detection in unrecognized cases, and users are advised to seek professional medical advice for any formal diagnosis.
In conclusion, the global expansion of this feature underscores the Apple Watch’s evolving role in personal health monitoring, empowering millions more individuals to gain insights into this common, yet often silent, condition. For more health tips and updates, visit Emegypt for the latest news.
