Apple Inc. has launched the Apple Watch Series 12 in India with a starting price of Rs 56,900, but buyers will temporarily miss out on the built-in hypertension notification feature. The technology major based in Cupertino, California, stated that additional regulatory clearances for this specific health monitoring capability are still in process for the new hardware models. Local availability for the feature in India and roughly 33 other countries is expected next year.
Key Takeaways
- Apple Watch Series 12 starts at Rs 56,900 in India, with pre-orders open and retail sales beginning on September 18.
- Hypertension notifications are temporarily unavailable on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at launch.
- The delay impacts India, Canada, Australia, and 30 other regions while local health authorities review the updated sensor hardware.
- Devices in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union retain the feature normally.
The omission affects users who upgrade from older models like the Series 9 or Series 10 where the feature may already be active. The Apple Watch Series 12 introduces revamped sensors and a new Health Sensing System, which includes higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability measurements. Because the underlying hardware layout changed, health agencies require fresh validation data before permitting the wrist-worn screening tool in specific regions.
Apple designs these tools to analyze optical heart sensor data over a 30-day period to flag patterns that might point toward chronic high blood pressure. Users who reside in affected markets will need to rely on traditional blood pressure cuffs or wait for software updates after local approvals conclude.
FAQs
Q1. Why are hypertension notifications missing on the Apple Watch Series 12 in India?
A1. Additional regulatory clearances from local health authorities for the new hardware sensors are still pending.
Q2. When will the hypertension notification feature become active in India?
A2. Apple expects to roll out the feature via software updates next year once local approvals are complete.
Q3. What is the starting price of the Apple Watch Series 12 in India?
A3. The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at Rs 56,900 in the country.
