I don't get these comments. If people are enthused enough by this feature, you should be going to see your Dr. every year who will have a much better idea if you are developing hypertension than a watch.
Or just get a good cuff blood pressure monitor. They are all pretty reasonably priced.
I have it on my galaxy watch 3 classic that came out ages ago. Have to sync it once in while though with a real bp monitor. Reason i wont get apple watch.
same here, might look for an incredible deal on last years model since the new one isn't much different
100% agree on the apple watch sleep tracking experience being trash. Even the simplest things like the sleep alarm are poorly setup.
Oddly they got that correctly but list wrist flick as being only on the S11 even though I’m using it on my series 9.
You use the cuff once a month to calibrate it but outside of that it gives you systolic and diastolic bp readings directly on the wrist without using a cuff.
I tested one out for a few weeks back in 2021 and it was pretty accurate when comparing to an actual blood pressure machine.
I hit a fence pole while cycling a few weeks back. AW4 got smashed. I am glad I got a AW10 at half the price and it is a huge upgrade. Maybe you want to go the same route (without hitting a pole).
Thanks for the feedback. I'd really like to give sleep tracking a go and an Ultra will likely be far too big, especially as I wasn't entirely comfortable doing it with a Series 4. A AW11 Ti will be a better bet on that front. But regardless of that, I'm not an extreme sportsperson - I go out for the occasional run (5K or 10K usually) so a bog standard AW will be fine for that.
I’m impressed your battery has lasted. I’m on a 6 and it’s going downhill rapidly.
It really is not. It is quietly the biggest Apple Watch update since the S5 or S6. The good news is that we could finally see a new processor next year.
Hmm, I can see hypertension being Watch 11 only, but sleep score? Seriously, older apple watches can't do that?
Per Apple — “Sleep score is available with watchOS 26 for Apple Watch Series 6 or later, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) or later, and all Apple Watch Ultra models, paired with iPhone 11 or later, running iOS 26.”
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 11, featuring hypertension detection, Sleep Score, 5G connectivity, and more.
The Apple Watch Series 11 features improved Ion-X front crystal with 2x better scratch resistance thanks to a new Apple-designed ceramic coating that hardens the surface. Titanium models continue to feature sapphire front crystal.
The Apple Watch Series 11 features the same S10 chip as the Series 10, but 5G connectivity is available on cellular models for the first time, delivering faster connectivity with greater throughput. A redesigned cellular antenna covers mode bands and simultaneously engages the two system antennas when needed, significantly increasing the signal strength, especially in areas with weak coverage.
The Apple Watch Series 11 offers 24 hours of battery life, a significant increase over the 18 hours of previous generations. It also supports fast charging, with just 15 minutes providing up to eight hours of battery life.
Hypertension detection will notify you if the Apple Watch detects signals of high blood pressure over time. Apple says it won't detect all instances of hypertension, but it expect to notify more than 1 million people of unknown hypertension in the first year. Apple is expecting approval from the FDA and other regulators.
The system uses data from the optical heart sensor to analyze how a user's blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart. The algorithm works passively in the background reviewing data over 30-day periods.
A new "Sleep Score" feature provides insights into sleep quality at a glance, helping users to aim for a more restorative sleep. It is determined by sleep duration, bedtime consistency, how often you wake up, and how long you spend in each sleep stage. Sleep Score provides a clear breakdown of the most critical components of a sleep, so users know what to prioritize to improve.
The Apple Watch Series 11 continues to be available in 42mm and 46mm casing sizes, and with both Wi-Fi only and cellular-enabled models. Aluminum models are available in Jet Black, Silver, Rose Gold, and Space Gray, while polished titanium cases come in Natural, Gold, and Slate. Prices continue to start at $399 and pre-orders begin today, with launch on Friday, September 19.
Article Link: Apple Watch Series 11 Announced With Hypertension Detection, Sleep Score, and More
Would seem a bit odd if it wasn’t - from what they said in the keynote it’s based on data that’s already available.
