The patent dispute with Masimo means Apple can’t fix any out-of-warranty watch with a blood-oxyen sensor.
On Thursday afternoon, there was a strange sight on Apple.com–the Apple Watch Series 9, which arrived in September, was listed as “Currently Unavailable” for purchase. In fine print at the bottom of the tech specs was the reason: “Following December 24, 2023, Apple no longer sells Apple Watch units in the United States with the ability to measure blood oxygen.”
In an almost unbelievable situation, Apple is no longer permitted to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the U.
