What we’re expecting
Bloomberg's Gurman has reported Apple is working on a wrist-based blood pressure monitor, and DigiTimes flagged new sensor changes for at least one 2026 Watch model. The feature would build on watchOS 26 Hypertension Alerts, moving from trend detection to actual readings. Whether FDA review completes in time, and whether it ships in Series 12 or Ultra 4, is the open question.
Apple is working on a high blood pressure notification feature, but you can't use it yet. The FDA still has to sign off, and Apple hasn't said whether it lands on Series 12, Ultra 4, or both. Blood pressure readings drive medical decisions, so the agency wants proof of accuracy first. No date on when that clears.
Does Apple Watch Series 12 offer blood pressure monitoring vs others?
Apple Watch Series 12Rumored
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9Yes (where approved)
Apple Watch Series 11Hypertension alerts only
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8Yes (where approved)
Apple Watch Ultra 3Hypertension alerts only
Apple Watch Ultra 4Rumored (strongest candidate)
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2Yes + possible full readings
Pixel Watch 5 (upcoming)No (not confirmed)
Galaxy Watch Ultra (current)Yes (where approved)
Pixel Watch 4No