Apple Watch’s New Blood Pressure Alert Shakes Up the Smartwatch Health Race
Apple’s new Watch Series 11, and models back to Series 9, now alert users to possible high blood pressure using AI analysis of sensor data. The feature, cleared by the FDA in September 2025, does not measure blood pressure directly and requires confirmation with a traditional cuff. Apple plans to launch it in over 150 countries. Samsung and Huawei offer similar features, but only cuff-based devices provide actual readings.