A new patent for an Apple Watch feature could save more lives.
From its heart rate monitors to its car crash detection, the Apple Watch has a multitude of features that have helped save lives. Now, Apple wants to add another feature to the smartwatch that can warn you about going to the deep end of the pool.
The feature, referred to as a “digital pool attendant” in the patent paperwork first spotted by 9to5Mac on Tuesday, would detect irregular swimming behavior, which could mean a person is drowning. This warning could then be relayed to family members on their Apple Watch or sent to a drowning detection system at a pool to notify lifeguards.
