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Both reports agree that Apple has delayed hypertension notification features on the new Watch models in India while awaiting clearances, even as the devices remain on sale for pre-order.
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Apple Watch hypertension alerts delayed in India
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Apple says hypertension notification features on Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are delayed in India.
The delay is tied to pending regulatory clearances.
Pre-orders are open, and the devices are scheduled to ship starting September 18.
The starting price is Rs 56,900.
Why it mattersThe delay shows Apple’s health feature cannot launch in India yet, affecting users who may rely on early blood-pressure warnings and highlighting regulatory hurdles for future device rollouts.
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The new watches also add health and fitness upgrades, including advanced fitness tracking, higher-frequency heart rate monitoring, and improved battery life.
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What happens next depends on regulatory clearances, which are still pending; the reports indicate the feature is delayed until next year, but do not add further detail on timing or approval status.
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The reporting says Apple has delayed hypertension notification features on Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 in India until next year while it seeks the necessary clearances. It also says pre-orders are open, shipping begins September 18, and the starting price is Rs 56,900. The watches are described as adding health and fitness improvements, including advanced fitness tracking, higher-frequency heart rate monitoring, and improved battery life.
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Apple delays hypertension notification on Watch Series 12 in India pending clearances
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Apple has announced that the hypertension notification feature on the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will be delayed in India until next year due to pending regulatory clearances. The company stated that while pre-orders are open and devices will ship starting September 18 at a base price of Rs 56,900, this specific health feature requires further local approvals. Meanwhile, the new watch models introduce advanced fitness tracking, higher-frequency heart rate monitoring, and improved battery life.
Apple Watch Series 12 hypertension notifications delayed in India
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Apple has delayed the release of hypertension notification features on its Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models in India until next year, awaiting necessary regulatory clearances. According to a company statement reported by the publication, the devices are scheduled for store availability starting September 18 with a starting price of Rs 56,900. The publication also outlines various health and fitness enhancements included in the new watch series, alongside promotional subscription text appended to the report.