Apple will remove the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 smart watches from sale in the United States by the end of this week due to a patent dispute with Masimo. In this respect reports The 9To5Mac publication cites a statement from the IT company.
Apple took this step due to the decision taken by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). In October 2023, he supported Masimo’s side in a patent dispute with Apple over technology that measures blood oxygen levels.
The ITC’s decision was presented to US President Joe Biden for consideration. Biden must exceptionally veto the ITC’s decision by December 25, 2023, but has not yet done so. Therefore, writes 9To5Mac, Apple proactively announced the withdrawal of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from sale.
Apple said in a statement that both watch models will be removed from the company’s online store on December 21. After December 24, the devices will no longer be sold in retail locations.
In September 2023, Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 were introduced to replace the iPhone 15 series.
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