Apple has recently announced the reintroduction of a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for select models of the Apple Watch. This move comes after tweaking the feature to comply with the International Trade Commission’s import ban.
### Blood Oxygen Monitoring Update
Blood oxygen data will now be measured and calculated on the user’s paired iPhone, with results accessible in the Respiratory section of the Health app. Users will no longer be able to view this data directly on their Apple Watch, requiring them to check it on their iPhone.
### Legal Dispute Resolution
This update follows a recent U.S. Customs ruling that allows Apple to import watches featuring the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature. The legal battle stemmed from a dispute with medical device maker Masimo, accusing Apple of infringing upon its pulse oximetry technology.
### Accessing the Redesigned Feature
The redesigned Blood Oxygen feature applies to Apple Watches sold after the ITC import ban in early 2024. Users of these models can access the feature through an upcoming software update for both their iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple’s continuous innovation and legal maneuvering have enabled the return of this essential health monitoring feature to its latest Apple Watches.
