The company said it will issue a software update to restart the technology, which was caught up in a patent dispute.
Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature Returns Through Software Update
Apple announced it will release a critical software update to restore blood oxygen monitoring capabilities on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 models. The iOS 18.6.1 update officially brings back the popular health tracking feature that was previously disabled due to an ongoing patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo.
Patent Dispute Resolution Enables Feature Restoration
The blood oxygen sensor technology became unavailable on new Apple Watch models sold in the United States after Masimo successfully challenged Apple's patents through the International Trade Commission (ITC). This legal battle forced Apple to temporarily remove the SpO2 measurement functionality from affected devices to comply with import restrictions.
Which Apple Watch Models Get Blood Oxygen Back?
The software update specifically targets:
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Series 10
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