Apple Debuts Sleep Apnea Alerts and Hearing Test Features in India
Apple has introduced new health features in India, including sleep apnea alerts for the Apple Watch and a hearing test for AirPods Pro. The sleep apnea feature detects irregular breathing patterns during sleep and is available on several Apple Watch models. The hearing test allows users to assess their hearing ability and store results in the Health app for sharing with healthcare providers.
- ▪Apple has launched sleep apnea notifications for the Apple Watch in India.
- ▪The Apple Watch detects irregular breathing patterns using its accelerometer.
- ▪Hearing tests can be conducted with AirPods Pro connected to an iPhone or iPad.
- ▪Results from the hearing test are stored in the Health app and can be shared with healthcare providers.
- ▪Apple Health features are now available in over 160 countries and regions globally.
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Apple Debuts Sleep Apnea Alerts and Hearing Test Features in IndiaThursday May 21, 2026 5:05 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple has announced the rollout of two new device features in India: sleep apnea notifications for Apple Watch, and Hearing Test for AirPods Pro. Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often leading to poor rest. The Apple Watch detects signs of the disorder by using its accelerometer to track subtle wrist movements associated with irregular breathing patterns. When these disturbances occur repeatedly across several nights, the watch can flag a potential case of sleep apnea.
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