Category: Health & COVID-19 & Telehealth

iOS 18.6.1 Update: Apple Redesigns Blood Oxygen Feature Amid Legal Battle

8/17/2025 11:05 AM

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in Health & COVID-19 & Telehealth, Health & Public Policy, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, iOS & Mobile Devices, Mobile Devices & Smartphones, Technology & Digital Age

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Apple releases iOS 18.6.1, focusing on redesigning the Blood Oxygen feature for Apple Watch users in the U.S. The new system performs blood oxygen measurements on the paired iPhone, enhancing accuracy and legal compliance. Update includes important bug fixes and security patches alongside new emojis and app improvements.…