Apple is reintroducing the Blood Oxygen monitor for certain Apple Watch models after resolving legal issues. The feature will be available to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users with updates to iOS 18.6.1 and WatchOS 11.6.1. The returning ability allows users to measure blood oxygen levels, which is beneficial for monitoring health conditions. The feature was previously paused due to patent infringement but has been revived through a redesign that complies with legal rulings.
The redesigned Blood Oxygen feature will arrive for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through software updates coming later in the day on Wednesday.
Apple Watch owners in the US restricted from using the feature will be able to access it by updating their iPhones to iOS 18.6.1 and their Apple Watches to WatchOS 11.6.1.
Taking this reading is especially helpful for people with COVID-19 or pneumonia who want to monitor their condition.
The key lies in the word 'redesigned,' allowing Apple to circumvent the patent infringement ruling that had previously sidelined this feature.
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