Apple wins blood oxygen battle for watch owners

Thanks to a U.S. Customs ruling, these users will soon be able to track their blood oxygen levels again, with a twist.

Instead of processing the data directly on the watch, the measurements will now be calculated on the paired iPhone and displayed in the Respiratory section of the Health app.

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After updating, restart your iPhone and Apple Watch to ensure the changes take effect.

Your iPhone saves all blood oxygen measurements in the Health app, whether you take them on demand or in the background.

The Blood Oxygen app provides information for general fitness and wellness purposes only. It is not intended for medical use, self-diagnosis or consulting a doctor. Apple designed the Blood Oxygen app for users who are at least 18 years old.

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Apple's persistence in fighting for this feature shows how important health tracking has become for wearables. By adapting the technology to work around legal restrictions, Apple has kept its promise to prioritize user health tools.

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