Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that prevents a person from breathing while asleep.
It reduces sleep quality and greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart attack and stroke.
Samsung’s detection methodology is still unknown.
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This is a great addition to the Galaxy Watch’s healthcare capabilities.
Some people only receive a sleep apnea diagnosisafterhaving a heart attack.
We hope that rival smartwatch brands copy this functionality.
That said, Samsung’s biggest rival is in a bit of a pickle.
A legal ruling has forced Apple todisable the SpO2 sensorin some Apple Watch models.
This may reduce the Apple Watch’s ability to detect interrupted breathing and other signs of sleep apnea.
Galaxy Watch users in the U.S. will receive sleep apnea detection later this year.
