The ban on Apple's latest smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 no longer available in stores or online. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) decided in October to ban the Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels. In September, Apple released the Apple Watch Series 9, touting increased performance along with features such as the ability to access and log health data. "We strongly disagree with the USITC decision and resulting exclusion order, and are taking all measures to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to customers in the US as soon as possible," Apple said in a statement Tuesday. Late last year, Apple filed two patent infringement lawsuits accusing Masimo of copying Apple Watch technology.

Source: The Star December 27, 2023 08:05 UTC