Apple Watch regains edge in one key way<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>Apple Watch users in the United States are finally seeing Blood Oxygen readings return after nearly a year-long absence. Apple was forced to disable the feature on new hardware sold in the US following a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo.</p>
<p>The fix, released across this week and last, is a practical solution that works well, especially in helping Apple Watch remain competitive with the health and fitness focused Whoop product.</p>
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Apple Watch regains edge in one key way