Apple Watch's blood pressure detection function has been approved by the FDA (AAPL.US) and is scheduled to go live next week.

According to the Securities Times APP, Apple (AAPL.US) has announced that its smartwatch's high blood pressure detection system will be launched next week. The system received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday. This feature was announced at Apple's latest product launch event in early September and will be available in 150 countries and regions, including the United States, Hong Kong, and the European Union. The company had previously stated that it was awaiting approval from the FDA and other regulatory agencies.