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The report also suggests the Apple Watch could get a new system for detecting sleep apnea by monitoring an individual's sleeping and breathing habits. This would be a significant expansion of the Apple Watch's current sleep-tracking features, which are limited compared to those offered by Oura, Fitbit and others.
Apple is also reportedly developing a way to check blood glucose levels without pricking your finger, thanks to infrared and other sensors. It's unlikely that will make its way to the Apple Watch this year, though, if it ever does.
Given the current patent dispute, it's unclear whether the Apple Watch X will include blood-oxygen monitoring. At the moment, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, don't ship with the feature in the US. The International Trade Commission recently ruled that the blood-oxygen sensors in the Apple Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 infringe on patents from Masimo, a medical device maker.
If you own or have ever owned an Apple Watch, you know that the bands slide into the edges of the chassis and click into a locking mechanism. After about a decade, this could change with Apple Watch X. As early as this year, Apple could introduce a mechanism that lets the bands attach to the watch face magnetically. This would apparently help free up space internally to make way for other components such as bigger batteries.
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For years, there have been rumors about the Apple Watch gaining a microLED display. It's possible that we'll finally see those rumors come to fruition either this year or next.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman expects microLED to arrive on the Apple Watch X, but it's unclear whether the smartwatch will make its debut this year or next. But a report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the wait might be longer. According to Kuo, the Apple Watch will have a microLED display in either 2025 or 2026, but not in 2024.
MicroLED is more energy efficient than the OLED tech currently used on the Apple Watch. But it's also brighter and more responsive than OLED screens, which would allow for more consistent viewing from all angles.
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Apple has been investing heavily into the health and wellness category as it works to push the Apple Watch forward as a health tracker. By adding new health features and improving the display technology, Apple could attract more customers who want a smartwatch that can help them stay healthy and fit. The company is reportedly working on a non-invasive glucose monitoring feature. This could change the way millions of people around the world check their blood glucose levels, which currently requires people to prick their finger as part of the process.
Source: cnet.com