Apple Disabling Blood-Oxygen Function on Select US-Sold Premium Watches | Amid Patent Dispute
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Premium Apple Watches in the US to Lose Blood-Oxygen Capability | Due to Patent Dispute Apple Disabling Blood-Oxygen Function on Select US-Sold Premium Watches | Amid Patent Dispute Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 Lose Blood Oxygen Feature Amid Patent Dispute Patent Dispute Forces Apple's Hand : Apple is set to disable the blood oxygen monitoring feature on its latest smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in the United States. This decision stems from an ongoing legal battle with health technology firm Masimo, following a patent infringement claim. Legal Tussle and Import Ban : The International Trade Commission (ITC) had previously ruled that Apple's smartwatches violated Masimo's patents, resulting in a ban on sales. However, Apple secured a temporary reprieve from a U.S. appeals court, allowing the watches to remain available in the country until a final decision is reached. Compliance Measures : In response to the legal complications, Apple has ...