Google is preparing a Fitbit Hypertension Study to explore blood pressure screening with the Pixel Watch, potentially setting the stage for a health feature to rival Apple Watch’s hypertension notifications. This development arrives as Apple already offers hypertension notifications on the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and 11 through watchOS 26. Apple’s system does not provide direct blood pressure readings but instead monitors trends over a 30-day period, analysing heart rate and vascular response patterns to flag potential hypertension. The feature was built on the back of a large-scale study with over 100,000 participants. Google’s move suggests a competitive push to bring medical-grade insights to wearable devices, positioning the Pixel Watch more directly against Apple’s health-focused innovations. Is it healthy to have a phone that can scan your body ?
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