Pixel Watch 5 could become your early warning system with Health Guardian
Your Pixel Watch is learning to connect dots you might miss.
Google has unveiled a new Health Guardian feature on the Pixel Watch, designed to transform the smartwatch into an early warning system. The Health Guardian analyzes health data collected by the Pixel Watch in the background, looking for significant changes that may require urgent attention. One of the standout features is the Breathing Emergency detection, capable of identifying prolonged drops in blood oxygen levels and potentially triggering emergency services.
Additionally, the feature tracks Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance Trends, enabling the monitoring of longer-term changes without the need for direct blood pressure or glucose measurements. This innovative technology will be rolled out to the Pixel Watch 3, Watch 4, Watch 5, and compatible Fitbit devices this fall. While smartwatches have long been equipped with the ability to track sleep patterns, activity levels, and heart rate, Google believes that Health Guardian can provide more practical insights from this data.
Instead of simply presenting graphs and charts buried within the Health app, Health Guardian will actively analyze the collected signals and alert users to potential issues that warrant their attention.
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