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Apple pulls pulse oximeters for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US

2024-01-17 11:24:07

Apple may temporarily remove the pulse oximeter from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 to avoid a US ban If the appeal fails After a lawsuit filed a few months ago over patent infringement on the device, Apple was ordered to stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.

The plans were revealed by Masimo Corp on Monday. Stated that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department Approved the move on Jan. 12, the agency "determined that Apple's new designs fall outside the scope" of the U.S. International Trade Commission's import ban. Such changes will keep Apple on the lookout.

The ITC ruled in October that Apple's devices infringed Masimo's patents related to blood oxygen measurement, leading Apple to halt sales of the smartwatches in mid-December in the United States.

which has developed software to resolve and avoid past disputes There will be no technology in question. Until the new software is developed. But removing that ability is likely the quickest way to avoid another ban. Apple has begun shipping Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches that had the oxygen monitor disabled to retailers in the United States then A US federal appeals court is expected to hear Apple's appeal this week. They will request that the ban be suspended further.

It's not yet clear how removing the blood oxygen sensor will affect sales of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches Apple. Promote this capability as part of the health-focused features of wearables. Therefore, it will be interesting to see if the loss of such functionality affects purchase decisions.