New Apple Watch Series 11 includes a hypertension detection feature | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleElla PickoverWednesday 10 September 2025 01:56 BSTApple announces iPhone 17, new productsApple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11, which includes a new feature designed to detect suspected chronic high blood pressure.The device utilizes its heart sensor and an algorithm to analyze blood vessel responses over 30-day periods, alerting users to potential hypertension patterns.Apple aims to identify one million people aged 22 and older with undiagnosed high blood pressure within a year through this new technology.The company is currently seeking regulatory approval for the feature, which was developed using data from over 100,000 participants and validated on more than 2,000 people.High blood pressure is a significant health concern, often without obvious symptoms, and the new watch also introduces a 'Sleep Score' feature to monitor sleep quality.In fullApple pledges to catch one million cases of ‘silent killer’ with new watch technologyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in