The next Apple Watch likely won't include this popular health feature

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Blood oxygen monitoring has been gaining traction in the wearables space for a while now. Smartwatches with blood oxygen monitoring functionality can help detect whether there's enough oxygen circulating throughout the body. Apple originally implemented the feature on its Series 9 smartwatch, until it got caught up in -- and lost -- a patent lawsuit to Masimo, which resulted in the disabling of the feature on the smartwatch. Also: The best blood pressure watches you can buy: Expert tested Recent reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicate that the feature isn't coming back anytime soon, at least not in time for the Apple Watch Series 11's launch this fall. Gurman reports that Apple won't be resolving the patent dispute. An Apple spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this rumor. Blood oxygen monitoring is a useful feature for both fitness enthusiasts and people with breathing conditions. For example, people with COVID-19 or pneumon ... Read full article.