Apple introduces new sleep apnea, hearing aid features on Watch, AirPods

Apple today unveiled new sleep and hearing health features for its Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, expanding its health metrics offerings.

The Apple Watch now offers sleep apnea notifications, utilizing the tech giant’s new breathing disturbances metric. Apple says it expects FDA authorization soon, along with approval in other geographies. The company plans to roll out the feature in more than 150 countries and regions — including the U.S., Europe and Japan — this month

Additionally, the company’s AirPods Pro earbuds now feature active hearing protection, a clinically validated hearing test feature and an over-the-counter hearing aid feature. The company said its hearing aid offers first-of-its-kind software, helping to make access to hearing assistance easier. It expects marketing authorization around the world for these features soon, with a launch expected this fall.

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