Why Apple Watch Series 12 Hypertension Feature Is Delayed in India Until Next Year
Apple has delayed the India rollout of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 hypertension notification feature to next year pending regulatory approval, while pre-orders begin at INR 56,900 ahead of the September 18 launch. 'Hypertension notifications will not be initially available in India on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4,' Apple said.
Apple has announced that the rollout of the hypertension notification feature on the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models will be delayed in India until next year, pending mandatory regulatory approvals. Pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 12 are currently live across several global markets, including India, with in-store availability scheduled to begin on September 18 at a starting price of INR 56,900.
Regulatory Delay for Health Feature
While the devices are preparing to hit shelves, certain advanced health capabilities require local statutory greenlights before deployment. "Hypertension notifications will not be initially available in India on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4, as additional regulatory clearances for the feature for these models is in process. Availability is expected next year,” Apple said in a statement. Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 Price, Specifications and Features Revealed.
Upgraded Health and Fitness Capabilities
Despite the postponement of the blood pressure notification capability, the latest generation smartwatch introduces a wide range of hardware and software upgrades. The Watch Series 12 is equipped with higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements, driving an expanded suite of fitness metrics that include a new readiness score. Users will continue to have access to standard and established tracking tools, such as workout monitoring, sleep tracking, heart health alerts, the ECG application, sleep apnea notifications, fall detection, and emergency SOS. iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in India: Apple Flagship Starts at INR 1,79,900 With Pre-Orders Opening September 12.
Battery Performance
Apple has also improved power efficiency in the latest lineup. The Watch Series 12 is rated for up to 24 hours of everyday battery life, alongside up to 10 hours of continuous operation during outdoor workouts - representing a 25 per cent increase over previous iterations.
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