Apple Restores Blood-Oxygen Feature in Latest iOS and watchOS Updates

### Fast Summary:
– Apple has re-enabled the blood oxygen feature for Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 in the U.S., following a court-mandated removal over patent disputes with Masimo.
– The functionality can now be accessed by updating paired iPhones to iOS 18.6.1 and Apple Watches to watchOS 11.6.1.
– The update became possible due to a recent U.S. Customs ruling.
– Blood oxygen measurements are processed on paired iPhones and results can be viewed in the Health appS Respiratory section.
– Older watches with pre-existing blood oxygen features are unaffected by this update.

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### Indian Opinion Analysis:
This development reflects Apple’s adaptability within regulatory constraints while maintaining commitment to consumer features that enhance health monitoring capabilities-a growing trend in wearable technology globally, including India where health tech adoption is robust.Users now depend more heavily on their devices functioning seamlessly alongside updates; thus, maintaining compatibility between software updates and hardware is crucial for user satisfaction.

Access to advanced health tracking like blood oxygen levels fosters deeper engagement in preventive healthcare practices-important in markets like India where noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes or heart problems affect large portions of the population. however, reliance on these technologies necessitates proper understanding among users regarding their limitations compared to clinical-grade equipment.

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