The affected models have “LW/A” at the end of the model number.

Apple Watch models sold outside the United States are not affected.

It looks like the change being readied might see the removal of one specific feature off the watch.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 with amount of exercise per week on screen

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Apple’s implementation has been frequently criticized for its accuracy, or lack thereof.

It’s a feature that has also landed on competing smartwatches, such as the Samsung Galaxy Watch series.

The good news is that the pulse oximeter isn’t really something that’s being used widely these days.