Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Say Goodbye to Blood Oxygen Feature Due to Patent Dispute

 Hey folks, here's the scoop on the latest Apple Watch drama. Brace yourselves because the blood oxygen feature is taking a back seat on the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 models.

So, Apple dropped the news on Wednesday that these fancy watches won't come equipped with the blood oxygen feature anymore. Why, you ask? Well, it's all tied up in a legal tangle with a health tech big shot, Masimo. Apple wants to keep selling its top-notch watches without breaking any rules during this patent beef.

Starting Thursday, you can snag the Series 9 and Ultra 2 sans the blood oxygen jazz. They'll be up for grabs on Apple's website and in US stores. But here's the catch – you'll still see mentions of the blood oxygen feature when you use the watch. Tap it, and voila, a message pops up saying, "Sorry, this feature's on vacation."

If you're rocking an older Apple Watch with the blood oxygen thing, no worries – this doesn't mess with your gadget. And internationally, Apple can still peddle watches with the feature, so it's not a global shutdown.

Now, let's rewind a bit. A federal appeals court just ruled that Apple can't keep selling watches with the blood oxygen sensor because of the patent tiff with Masimo. Back in January 2023, a US judge gave a thumbs-down, saying Apple's system steps on Masimo's patent toes. Then, in October, the US International Trade Commission was like, "Hold up, no more importing these watches."

But Apple's not throwing in the towel. They're saying, "Hey, our appeal is in full swing, and we're betting the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will flip this decision. We don't agree with the International Trade Commission, and we're sticking to our guns."

Quick note: if you're an Apple Watch SE fan, don't sweat it. These changes don't touch the SE – it never had the blood oxygen feature in the first place.

So, there you have it – the lowdown on why your future Series 9 or Ultra 2 won't be rocking the blood oxygen vibe. Stay tuned for more twists and turns in the Apple Watch saga.

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