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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.”
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