2024 Apple Watch to Feature Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea Detection and a New Health Coaching Service

Component sourcing issues, user privacy concerns and FDA regulation challenges slow the implementation of Apple's ambitious health services in Apple Watch Series 9; blood pressure sensor expected to only identify trends, not specific measurements in initial stages.

The 2024 Apple Watch is expected to feature new health-related sensors that can detect elevated blood pressure and sleep apnea. However, the blood pressure sensor will not provide exact measurements and will only be able to identify trends in the initial stages.
Apple is reportedly working on a new paid health coaching service. This service could suggest personalized workout and eating plans, and further boost Apple's already burgeoning services business.
Apple's ambitious health initiatives, like blood glucose monitoring, have faced setbacks due to practical and technological hurdles. Furthermore, the company's high stakes in the healthcare field have led to cautious steps towards transforming its products into diagnostic tools.
Reports suggest that the 2024 Apple Watch might take a more proactive role in health monitoring. For instance, it could alert users to see a physician if potential sleep apnea is detected based on the user's sleep and breathing patterns.
Future iterations of the Apple Watch are expected to provide more precise health metrics. However, these features are still some years away. Meanwhile, Apple continues to focus on 'worried well' consumers, who are not necessarily sick but are concern about potential health issues.