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Apple Expands Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Notifications to South Korea

The wearable analyzes wrist motion over several nights to flag potential breathing disruptions.

Overview

  • The feature is now available in more than 150 countries, with South Korea newly supported.
  • It works on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch Ultra 3.
  • The system uses the watch’s accelerometer to detect subtle wrist movements linked to irregular breathing.
  • Users must wear the watch consistently for several nights before receiving an initial reading.
  • Nightly breathing disturbances are recorded in the iPhone Health app, and Apple lists regional availability on its website.