Apple has made significant global advancements for several of its newest health capabilities for Apple Watch and AirPods. Here are the specifics.
## Four Apple Health Features Have Been Introduced in New Countries, with Two for India
Health remains a pivotal area of focus for Apple, not just on Apple Watch but also now with AirPods Pro.
Because of regulatory obligations, Apple’s introduction of new health features is consistently gradual. However, the company has just revealed that some of its recent features have been launched in major new regions globally.
**Hearing Aid**, the feature for AirPods Pro, is now **accessible in Italy**. It necessitates AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Pro 2.
**Hypertension notifications** have now been initiated **in Taiwan**. They require Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later.
In the largest new global initiative, users **throughout India** now have access to two additional health features:
– **Hearing Test**
– **Sleep apnea notifications**
The Hearing Test requires AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Pro 2. Sleep apnea notifications require Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch Ultra 2, or Apple Watch SE 3.
Apple’s SVP of Marketing, Greg Joswiak, elaborated on the expansion in a post on X:
> “Apple Health is essential to users’ lives, and we’re broadening significant features globally. I’m excited that we provide them in 160+ countries and regions, including Hearing Aid in Italy, hypertension notifications in Taiwan, and sleep apnea notifications and Hearing Test in India!” — Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz)
As Joswiak highlights, select Apple Health features are now available in over 160 countries and regions around the globe.
Are there any Apple Watch or AirPods health features that you’re still hoping for where you reside? Share your thoughts in the comments.