Apple Watch Gains Hypertension Alerts and Sleep Score with watchOS 26
Apple has rolled out watchOS 26, bringing two new health features to Apple Watch Series 6 and newer models. The update, released on September 15, 2025, introduces hypertension notifications and sleep score, enhancing users' health monitoring capabilities.
The hypertension notifications feature uses the optical heart sensor to analyze data over a 30-day period. It detects signs of chronic high blood pressure and alerts users, encouraging them to modify their behavior or consult a healthcare professional. This proactive approach helps users manage their health more effectively.
The sleep score feature tracks key sleep metrics, including duration, time, and interruptions. It then provides a sleep rating, categorizing it as 'Low', 'OK', 'High', or 'Excellent'. This information helps users understand their sleep patterns and make improvements if necessary.
With watchOS 26, Apple Watch users gain valuable insights into their health with hypertension notifications and sleep score. These features, along with the official release of the update on September 15, 2025, further cement the Apple Watch's position as a comprehensive health and fitness tracker.
