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Apple To Appeal US Watch Ban

Apple said on Tuesday it will appeal a US import ban on its latest smartwatch models after the Biden administration opted to not veto a ruling on patent infringements.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

Why the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Ban Is Bigger Than It Seems

A presidential decision to not overturn the ban on selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 means quite a bit for consumers looking to buy one of Apple's newest smartwatches.

Inverse · Dec 26, 2023

Apple Watch Import Ban Goes Into Effect In U.S. Patent Clash

A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements.

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2023

US Apple Watch ban confirmed as first sales deadline hit — The Series 9 and Ultra 2 are set to be removed from Apple's online store today

The ITC has denied Apple's bid to pause a ban on Apple Watch imports to the U.S. ahead of online sales being suspended Thursday.

iMore · Dec 21, 2023

The chance for Apple to avoid an Apple Watch ban just got blocked by the ITC

Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban looks to be still going ahead as Apple fails to get a stay of execution.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2023

You'll still be able to buy an Apple Watch 9 after its ban, but Apple won’t tell you where

For legal reasons, staff in Apple Stores won't be able to tell you to head down the road to Walmart.

TechRadar · Dec 20, 2023

Apple Watch ban could be avoided if only Apple was willing to talk, owner of the tech at the heart of a long-running patent battle hints — but its CEO isn't optimistic

The CEO of Masimo, the company that owns a patent Apple is accused of infringing, says he'd be willing to discuss a settlement — but Apple seems uninterested.

iMore · Dec 20, 2023

Masimo warns Apple that a swift software update is not enough to allow banned watches back on the market

Apple is furiously working on a software upgrade for the Series 9 and Utra 2 watches that were withdrawn from sale following a patent row

Advnture · Dec 20, 2023

Apple to Halt Sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the U.S. Due to Patent Dispute

Apple on Monday said it would pause sales of its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the U.S. due to an ongoing patent dispute. The patents in question cover the blood oxygen feature in the watches, and belong to medical technology company Masimo. Apple itself said it would halt…

AnandTech · Dec 19, 2023

Patent row forces Apple to halt sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

Authorities say Apple's SpO2 tracking violates a rival's patent

Advnture · Dec 19, 2023