BUSINESS

Why Apple Watches are being banned?

By Rishabh Raj

1

Apple Watch ban

Apple is removing Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches from its site and stores due to a US International Trade Commission import ban for patent infringement on Masimo's pulse oximetry technology. 

2

Repair halt

Apple will also no longer be able to repair out-of-warranty models from the Apple Watch Series 6 onwards, including the Apple Watch Series 7, 8, Ultra and Ultra 2 (except Apple Watch SE). 

3

US-only impact

The ban is only in effect in the US, and third-party retailers such as Best Buy will still be able to sell the Apple smartwatches until their supplies run out. 

4

Apple's chance

The Biden Administration still has a December 25 deadline to determine whether to veto against US ITC's ban order or not. 

5

What next?

Apple engineers are now attempting to modify the blood oxygen sensor, but Masimo's CEO doubts software tweaks will resolve the issue, as according to him the patent covers hardware and not software. 

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