Apple is restoring blood oxygen monitoring to select Apple Watch models, including Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2, after a recent ruling by US Customs. The feature was removed initially due to a patent dispute with healthcare company Masimo, which led to import restrictions. A redesigned version of the feature will be made available through software updates, specifically iOS 18.6.1 for iPhones and watchOS 11.6.1 for Watches, allowing users to track blood oxygen levels through the Health app.
Apple is reintroducing blood oxygen monitoring to its Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 watch models after a US Customs ruling that cleared a redesigned version of the feature.
Apple's blood oxygen monitoring feature was initially introduced in 2020 as part of its health-tracking capabilities but faced removal due to a patent dispute with Masimo.
Following a ruling by the International Trade Commission, Apple had to remove the blood oxygen monitoring feature from specific watch models to avoid an import ban.
Recent software updates, including iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, will enable affected models to regain access to the blood oxygen monitoring functionality.
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