Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Apple Delays Hypertension Notifications in India Pending Regulatory Clearances
Apple has announced new smartwatches for customers in India and other markets.
One health feature, called hypertension notifications, will not work in India at first.
Apple says it needs more regulatory clearances before offering the feature there.
The company expects it to become available next year.
Customers can pre-order the watches now.
Apple Watch Series 12 sales in stores are scheduled to begin on September 18.
The watch starts at Rs 56,900 in India.
It can track workouts, sleep, heart health, and other safety information.
Apple says its battery can last up to 24 hours during everyday use.
Apple said hypertension notifications will initially be unavailable in India on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
The feature is expected to become available in India next year after additional regulatory clearances.
Apple opened pre-orders in India and other markets, with Watch Series 12 store sales beginning September 18.
Apple Watch Series 12 starts at Rs 56,900 in India.
The watch offers higher-frequency heart-rate and HRV measurements, health tracking, and up to 24 hours of everyday battery life.
- Who
- Apple and customers in India.
- What
- Apple delayed hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 in India.
- When
- Apple announced the delay on September 9, 2026; the report was published September 10, 2026, and store sales begin September 18.
- Where
- India, with the report datelined New Delhi.
- Why
- Additional regulatory clearances for the feature are still in process.
- Affected products
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
- Delayed feature
- Hypertension notifications
- Expected India availability
- Next year
- Store availability
- September 18
- Starting price
- Rs 56,900 for Apple Watch Series 12
- Battery life
- Up to 24 hours of everyday use and up to 10 hours during an outdoor workout
- Other features
- Heart-rate and HRV measurements, readiness scoring, workout and sleep tracking, ECG, sleep-apnea notifications, fall detection, and Emergency SOS
