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iOS 26.4 Beta Brings Average Bedtime and Restores Blood Oxygen to Health Vitals

Masimo-related limits keep blood oxygen results iPhone-only in the U.S.

Overview

  • Apple’s Health app now features an Average Bedtime Sleep Highlight that shows a two‑week typical bedtime alongside last night’s time.
  • Blood oxygen returns to the Vitals overview on iPhone, joining heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and sleep duration in one chart.
  • U.S. users still cannot view blood oxygen readings on the Apple Watch display, with results available on iPhone only.
  • iOS 26.4 beta 1 is available to developers and public beta testers, with a wider public release planned for spring.
  • Apple previously removed on‑device blood oxygen in early 2024 following Masimo’s ITC action and reintroduced readings in August 2025 through an iPhone‑centric workflow.