Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature Returns in US After Dispute

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Apple has released iOS 18.6.1, primarily to restore the blood oxygen monitoring feature on certain Apple Watch models affected by a patent dispute, with some users reporting improved performance on their iPhones. The update is recommended for all compatible devices, especially those with Apple Watches, and includes no new security features. A final assessment will be provided after further testing.
- Apple iOS 18.6.1 Surprise iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade? Forbes
- An update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. Apple
- Apple Watch getting redesigned blood oxygen feature following legal dispute CNBC
- Blood Oxygen Measurements to Return to Some Apple Watches The New York Times
- Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Tracker Back in US With Workaround Bloomberg
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