Apple released the iOS 26 Beta 7 update for iPhone, following a week after the sixth beta. The update introduces subtle changes without major new features. Notable inclusions are the return of the blood oxygen monitoring feature for Apple Watch in the US, a Drafts option in the Messages app, and an Adaptive Power Notifications toggle in battery settings which alerts users about performance optimized for battery conservation. Apple also released a parallel iOS 26 Public Beta 4 with similar changes, with a stable version expected soon.
The biggest change is the reported inclusion of blood oxygen monitoring for the Apple Watch. This feature was removed for users in the US last year, following a patent dispute with health technology company Masimo.
Following its rollout, the Blood Oxygen app on the Apple Watch will collect data via the smartwatch's sensor, but it will be calculated on the paired iPhone.
Alongside, Apple has reportedly added a new Adaptive Power Notifications option in battery settings. It is speculated that the iPhone will alert the user when its performance is optimized to conserve battery.
Users can also see a Drafts option in the filter view of the Messages app. It may allow them to view the text messages that have been saved as drafts.
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