"Apple Watch Redesign Sidesteps Import Ban with Blood-Oxygen Sensor Removal"

The blood oxygen feature is being removed from the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 devices in an effort to avoid a ban resulting from a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo. US Customs and Border Protection has approved this measure, allowing Apple to consider selling the products again. The feature appears to still be active on watches already sold, but it's unclear how long this will be the case. Apple spokesperson Nikki Rothberg stated that the watches would continue to be available with the feature, but it's advised to carefully check for updates and consider holding off on purchasing a new Apple Watch if the blood oxygen feature is important to you.