Apple is working on a new Apple Watch feature that will issue warnings against the risk of drowning in swimming pools. This feature is described in a patent as a “digital lifeguard.” It will alert users if they venture into the deep end of a pool and will notify lifeguards. Here are the details…

This feature can determine swimming motions and expected heart rate during normal swimming by utilizing sensors like the accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and heart rate monitor on the Apple Watch. Also, abnormalities in sensor data can indicate that a person may be in danger.

Currently, at the patent stage, there’s no clear information on the timeline and implementation of this lifeguard feature. If Apple develops this feature rapidly, it might be introduced at WWDC in June this year.

However, if more development time is needed, Apple might announce this feature during the next Apple Watch and iPhone launch event, typically held in September. The digital lifeguard feature continues to expand the life-saving features of the Apple Watch and aims to provide effective protection against drowning risk.

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