Sleep apnea feature arrives on Samsung Galaxy Watch after approval

The new feature is expected to enable more people to spot obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in early stages which often goes undiagnosed and untreated, the company said in a statement.

It will be made available on Galaxy Watch series in Korea via Samsung Health Monitor app updates beginning early next year.

“With the new sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch series, we are providing users with a simple, proactive tool to recognise this disorder in its earliest possible stages before their condition worsens,” said Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung.