Samsung to launch AI-powered sleep apnea detection on Galaxy devices

Samsung is preparing to roll out an upgraded sleep apnea detection feature for select Galaxy wearables, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Ring. The feature utilizes a new AI-based algorithm to analyze breathing patterns during sleep and classify the frequency of disruptions into three distinct levels: mild, occasional, and frequent.

The technology has received regulatory clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Samsung plans to debut the feature in South Korea in November, with a US release expected to follow. Future software updates are intended to bring this advanced detection capability to the Galaxy Watch 7 and 8 models.

To utilize the tool, users must record at least two nights of sleep within a 10-day period. While the feature provides detailed reports to assist in condition management, Samsung notes that it is not intended to serve as a treatment plan for diagnosed sleep apnea.