Apple’s latest devices face legal issues that may disrupt your scheduled shopping. Find out why the Apple Watch is being pulled from shelves.
‘Tis the season for hitting checkout on the market’s top tech, yet one of the most popular product lines is disappearing from shelves. An import ban from the International Trade Commission (ITC) may keep Apple’s latest smartwatches out of your cart. Find out everything you need to know about the Apple Watch ban.Why did Apple stop selling the Apple Watch?
Apple stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in light of a ruling by the US International Trade Commission. The ITC ruled that Apple infringed on two patents from Masimo, a medical device manufacturer. This infringement, the ITC said, necessitates an import ban on the newest Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, beginning December 26th.
Apple preemptively removed these models from online stores on December 21st to comply with the import ban. On December 24th, the company will remove the devices from its brick-and-mortar stores as well. Because the infringement is related to blood oxygen monitoring, it does not affect the sale of the Apple Watch SE, which does not feature an SpO2 sensor.What can Apple do to reverse the Apple Watch ban?
According to Apple spokesperson Nikki Rothberg, the company is actively facing the issue head-on and pursuing several potential solutions.
