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Huawei unveils new life-saving upgrade for its smartwatch, and Google and Samsung can’t quite match it

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Huawei has just unveiled a smartwatch designed to measure your blood pressure — just like a traditional cuff would in a doctor's office. Dubbed the Watch D3, this wearable packs a tiny inflatable airbag right into its strap, setting it apart from anything Apple, Google, or Samsung currently offers. When in use, the mechanical airbag is meant to inflate and squeeze your wrist, just like the cuff your GP wraps around your arm. A precision sensor then reads the pressure, and Huawei's algorithm turns that into a blood pressure reading for you. If you need to keep a close eye on your blood pressure, this alternative method might be ideal as it lets you avoid lugging around medical equipment everywhere you go. This feature also edges out similar models. For instance, Google's Pixel Watch 5 uses an optical sensor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to produce a monthly Blood Pressure Trends report — and Google itself says it's a wellness tool, not a clinical measurement. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9

First report: Huawei launches its Watch D3 — its latest iteration of its mechanized blood pressure cuff watch — that aims to outstrip Apple and Google's achievements with LED tech — techradar.com, 12d