Apple is introducing a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for certain Watch models, which allows users to view blood oxygen data on their paired iPhone instead of directly on the Apple Watch. This redesign circumvents an import ban instated by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The update is enabled by a recent U.S. Customs ruling and applies only to watches sold after early 2024. This development is part of an ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Masimo over pulse oximetry technology patent infringement issues.
Blood oxygen data will now be measured and calculated on the user's paired iPhone, with results accessible only in the Respiratory section of the Health app.
The redesigned feature is allowed under a recent U.S. Customs ruling, permitting Apple to import Watches with the new Blood Oxygen technology.
Only Apple Watches sold after the ITC import ban took effect in early 2024 will have access to the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature.
Apple is involved in an ongoing legal dispute with Masimo, centered on accusations of stolen pulse oximetry technology after failed collaboration talks.
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