After years of development, Apple is “likely” to break the next frontier in health tracking with the Apple Watch in 2025.
We’ve been hearing about Apple working on blood pressure monitoring for years, but various technical challenges have prevented the company from launching the feature. It looks like Apple is on its way to clearing those final hurdles.
The next Apple Watch may not give you accurate blood pressure data, but it will still be very helpful
Blood pressure monitoring on the Apple Watch is expected to work differently than how you typically measure your blood pressure with a cuff. Instead of inflating the cuff and taking accurate readings, Apple will rely on a less troublesome method using sensors on the Apple Watch.
It sounds simple enough, but notice how this new feature is referred to – “High Blood Pressure Detection”. This means that the next Apple Watch will only alert you when it detects moments when your blood pressure is elevated, but it may not be able to give you accurate blood pressure numbers. Chances are, if it detects high blood pressure, the Apple Watch will encourage you to take a more accurate reading using a traditional blood pressure cuff.
This may seem a little frustrating, but it can still be a life-saving feature. Since taking blood pressure readings is a common procedure, many people live with undiagnosed high blood pressure, so simply by wearing an Apple Watch, those people may become aware of such a condition.
Will old Apple Watches also help detect high blood pressure?
We doubt that. Currently, rumors only suggest a new Apple Watch Series 11 and apple watch ultra 3 It will, and we don’t know yet whether that means we’ll get some changes to the existing sensor or a brand new sensor unit.
We will keep updating new details as they become available.