Samsung announced its upgraded Sleep Apnea detection feature has been cleared by the FDA in the U.S. and MFDS in South Korea for the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch 9. The rollout begins today (Nov. 3) via the Samsung Health app, providing deeper insights into breathing disruptions for users to share with doctors.
Samsung claims this makes it the first company to bring sleep apnea risk detection to a smart ring. Users need only two nights of monitoring within a 10-day period to start seeing insights. The Galaxy Watch 7 and 8 are also eligible but await a future software update.
The clearance follows a long approval process dating back to 2023 when South Korea's MFDS approved it for Galaxy Watch, with U.S. FDA clearance arriving in 2024. Android Central notes Samsung's health-forward wearable strategy and the comfort of the Galaxy Ring for continuous monitoring.
The feature is rolling out now for devices with Wear OS 7 or higher. Samsung plans to expand preventative care features to more devices. Users receiving the update are encouraged to share their experiences.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing