The tech behemoth has justremoved the blood oxygen monitorfrom theApple Watch Series 9andUltra 2.

But, given that the Apple Watch’s readings aren’t even that accurate, does it even matter?

And apparently, Apple is using Masimo’s proprietary tech to do it.

Someone using an Apple Watch.

Apple Watch.Solen Feyissa / Unsplash

And if you’re outside the US, then this doesn’t affect you at all.

But really, it might not be any great loss anyway.

Apple Watch’s biggest limitation, health-sensor-wise, is that it sits on your wrist.

Close-up of someone using a pulse oximeter to check their blood oxygen saturation level and heart rate

Finger Pulse Oximeter.Grace Cary/Getty

That’s not bad for taking your pulse, but it’s not ideal for many other readings.

“Pulse oximeters are usually a clip on the end of your finger,” says Bower.

Even so, a semi-accurate reading might still be useful over time.

Overall, this isn’t really much of a loss for users.