The newly appointed CEO of Masimo, Joe Kiani, could signal a potential agreement with Apple regarding the controversial pulse oximetry feature removed from Apple Watches. This follows a patent-related sales ban and the subsequent removal of the feature.
on Apple Watch sales in the US, and when the Watch was back for sale it missed an important health feature calledIn a sign that there might be some movers and shakers towards that goal, the CEO of Masimo Joe Kiani has abruptly, perhaps paving the way for an agreement with Apple, as they were instrumental in the patent-related sales ban and subsequent pulse oximetry removal.
I am grateful for the trust of the Board and excited by the opportunity to help Masimo continue to grow and lead as an innovation-focused company. As we go through this transition, the Board and management team are excited to learn from and work with our employees, while focusing on ensuring seamless service and support for our customers.
While not as popular now that the new virus variants rarely hit the lungs like the original strain, oxygen saturation measurements are still a very popular feature to have on any fitness and health-related smart gadget and Apple will certainly like the feature restored on its pricey Watch line that is perhaps the world's most popular wearable.See the latest subscriber-only articles
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