A few weeks ago, we talked about how some rumors were going on possible activities in development in subsequent versions of watoos. Specifically, we discussed how mental health, one of the most forgotten aspects of this type of device, would play a particular role in the years to come. However, it was not until now that we received more exciting details about this change.
If you've been listening to good rumors in recent months, Jon Prosser's name will be quite familiar
As shared with the Geared Up podcast, Apple would have features related to mental health care, as it has long been known. But what we don't know is that it works, and that's it they could have used an oximeter from the upcoming Apple Watch to find out if a user is using hyperventilating, to avoid panic attacks or warnings before leading to serious consequences.
Because, even if we sometimes play them, the panic attacks can come at any time, even when we're in situations it could endanger our lives such as, for example, while driving a car. At these times, the Apple Watch alerts the user to pause for a few minutes and perform some relaxation exercises.
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According to Prosser, this is new can be revealed in the next WWDC 2020, as part of watOS 7. However, it may also be delayed to be compatible with the next Apple Watch model or even the following year. This will depend on whether the current clocks are compatible, since it is known that they can have an oximeter, so we can get the performance of the sensor in the next update.