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Apple Watch 9 ban in the US: Understanding the key points and updates

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Apple Watch 9 ban in the US: Understanding the key points and updates

[ad_1] A recent patent infringement case has resulted in a ban on the sale of Apple's latest Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2. The dispute revolves around the alleged infringement of patents related to pulse oximetry technology, which measures blood oxygen levels.Background of the BanThe ban initially came into effect in December, but a court stay temporarily lifted it. However, the stay has been revoked, reinstating the ban on the sale of the disputed Apple Watch models in the US. Specifically, watches equipped with the contested blood oxygen technology are affected. Also read: When will Apple unveil the 2024 iPad Pro? Latest updates revealed To comply with the ban, Apple has announced plans to release new versions of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 models without the disputed fea...

Relief! Blood Oxygen App to Be Removed From Apple Watch Avoid Ban, Masimo Says

[ad_1] An Apple Inc. software fix to remove the blood oxygen saturation feature from its devices following an import ban was approved by the US, according to Masimo Corp.Masimo, based in Irvine, California, made the disclosure in a letter dated Jan. 15. The US customs agency and Apple haven't commented on the move. Also read the top stories:Disturbing! An artist who shook up the cultural world with a haunting female portrait created by AI has decided she's had enough of the new technology for now. It's very addictive, she says. Know blow-by-blow account of it all here. How will AI disrupt the world of work? Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, says Adecco chief. "AI is probably the largest disruption and revolution that we've s...

Apple Pause on Holiday Watch Sales Shows Legal Bind It Faces

[ad_1] Apple Inc.'s plan to halt online sales of its smartwatch four days before Christmas to comply with a regulator's order shows that it's in a legal jam. The company has known for almost two months that a ban imposed by the International Trade Commission would take effect Dec. 25 unless it persuaded the Biden administration to intervene — or worked out a settlement with Masimo Corp., the medical device maker that accused it of copying patented technology for measuring blood-oxygen levels. The iPhone maker now is racing to make software fixes in a work-around effort to get the product back on the market next year and salvage the $17 billion business generated by its smartwatch sales. The company's preparations to pull a big moneymaker off the market in the busy holiday season signal...