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New smartwatch from the brand yet to be launched, will measure the rate of oxygen in the blood

According to a DigiTimes report, cited by the 9to5Mac feature, the new Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatch will receive a pulse oximeter or blood oxygen sensor for the first time in the series.
Indirect evidence of the presence of this sensor was also previously found in the code for the new version of watchOS 7. The 9to5Mac feature indicates that Apple Watch owners have long argued about the fact that the optical heart rate sensors used in watches are supposed to they also have a function of measuring hidden levels of oxygen in the blood, at least approximately. However, it cannot be activated.
Apple announced the new watchOS 7 OS last month and without any mention or suggestion about the ability to monitor blood oxygen. According to the source, this may be due to the fact that the introduction of this function on the device will require the company to make changes not only in the software, but also in the hardware level.



The message DigitalTimes, in turn, indicates that, to support the function mentioned above in the new Apple Watch Series 6, the company will use a separate independent sensor.
Most adults and healthy people have blood oxygen levels above 95%. In turn, the lack of oxygen can indicate serious problems in the respiratory system, in addition to causing disturbances in the heart and brain. Similar to a heart rate sensor, a blood oxygen level sensor can alert the user to an existing problem, and the device on which it is used can even advise you to seek medical advice.
Typically, Apple announces a new series of Apple Watch smartwatches in the fall, along with the presentation of new iPhone smartphones. According to the latest data, this year, probably due to the coronavirus pandemic, the announcement of devices may take several weeks compared to the previously planned date.

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