Why blood Is Trending Today?

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August 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Apple has reintroduced the blood oxygen tracking feature on the Apple Watch, following a surprise update to iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1. This feature, which was previously unavailable due to regulatory concerns in the US, has been revamped to comply with US laws. The updated feature, now called "Blood Oxygen (SpO2)", is designed to provide more accurate and reliable readings, and is available on all Apple Watch models that support the feature.
August 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Apple has reintroduced the blood oxygen monitoring feature on its Apple Watch and iPhone in the U.S., following a legal dispute and a software update. The feature, which was previously removed due to a patent infringement case, has been redesigned to avoid patent issues. The blood oxygen tracker is now available on Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 models, and can be accessed through a software update. Apple has ended its long-running patent dispute with Masimo, allowing the company to bring back the blood oxygen feature to its devices in the U.S.