Apple Ceases Online Sales of Apple Watches Ahead of Impending US Ban
TL;DR
Apple has removed the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from its online store ahead of an import ban imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) on December 26th. The ban is the result of a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo, which claims that the SpO2 sensor in Apple's smartwatches infringes upon its patents. Apple can continue to sell the Apple Watch SE, which does not have the sensor. The ban only applies to Apple's own sales channels in the US, and it is unclear how long it will be in effect. Apple is exploring software changes and a possible settlement with Masimo to resolve the issue.
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