Apple has decided to start selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the US without a functioning blood oxygen feature, to avoid a new US import ban on the smartwatches.
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The ban on the sale of both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be reinstated on Thursday which follows a new court order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
A recent filing showcases that Apple is trying to avoid further bans on its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models' sales in the US. It is now removing the pulse oximeter technology in recent models.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has granted Apple a request to temporarily lift the current ITC US import ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches.
The Biden administration has decided not to veto the ITC's import ban on Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches. This comes after Masimo accused Apple of stealing its pulse oximetry patents.
The International Trade Commission (ITC) denied Apple's last-minute request to stay its previous US sales ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, pending an appeal.
Apple has confirmed it will suspend sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches in the US starting at 3 pm on December 21 due to a long-running patent dispute.
Apple's watchOS 10.1 update is out now. The update brings the Double Tap gesture to Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 which lets users control their Apple Watch using just one hand.
Users report that Apple Watch Ultra 2's display gets so dim in dark environments that they cannot read information on it. Apple's watchOS 10 update is reportedly the reason behind this.
Apple has launched its latest lineup of devices including the iPhone 15 Series and several new Apple Watch models. If you just want to try the phones, head to your local Apple Store.
Apple unveiled its new flagship smartwatch, the Watch Ultra 2, at the Wonderlust event. It features a brighter 3,000-nit display and improved 72-hour battery life in low-power. You can order today.