Posted Aug 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM UTC

Apple releases iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 with the new Blood Oxygen experience.

As announced Thursday morning, Apple has now released new iPhone and Watch updates that re-enable the Blood Oxygen monitoring feature in the US for Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users as a workaround for the ITC’s import ban.

Screenshot of tweet from Apple’s Greg Joswiak saying “As part of our ongoing goal to help you live a healthier life, we launched a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 users in the US today!Download the latest software to try it out.”Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Richard LawlerCloseRichard LawlerRichard Lawler

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