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Apple won't license Masimo's patents despite Apple Watch import ban | AppleInsider (appleinsider.com)
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Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC in a statement shared on live television that Apple has no intention to license Masimo's patents. While it seemed likely that was the case, the company hadn't said as much publicly until now.

"We're focused on appeal," Cook's statement said. "There's lots of reasons to buy the watch even without the blood oxygen sensor."

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

Does anyone know if the blood oxygen sensor in ultra watch 2 is used for measuring VO2 max?

I got the ultra 2 because I’m training for ultramarathons and I kind of like to keep track of this as I progress/age.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    No, V̇O2 max is estimated by the Apple Watch without any help from the blood oxygen sensor. I’ve had the blood oxygen sensor turned off on my Apple Watches for years, but I still get V̇O2 max estimations after outdoor runs.

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