2023-12-21 16:13:16
Apple will interrupt sales of its Apple Watch in the USA. Shared by numerous sources, this news follows a decision taken in October by the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Due to a patent conflict with Masimo, a Californian company specializing in medical technologies, the dispute is being brought to court. And there, Apple is already taking measures. Here’s what it is.
A complaint regarding the blood sensor present on the Apple Watch Series 6
The main dispute in between Apple and the Masimo companycovered pulse oximetry that Apple Watch comprise. It turns out that these devices use an optical sensor to detect blood flow. However, it is a technology that did not belong to the company with the bitten apple.
It is thanks to the fact thatApple started to to hire of the Masimo employees in autumn 2020starting with the medical director, that the company was able to obtain this process. Then, Apple presented the Series 6, manufactured in Asia, and the sale of Apple Watches was a great success.
The Masimo’s complaint, porte so initially on the technology introduced with the Series 6. And it dates back to June 2021. The Commission internationale Trade then ruled in October 2023 that Apple was infringing Masimo’s patents and that it should stop sales of infringing devices.
News that falls a few days before Christmas
This measure will come into force in the Apple Store USA online from 15 hours ce Thursday December 21, 2023. Et sales in stores retail in the United States will cease on December 24. It’s just before the end of year holidays.
December 24 also marks the last day for collection and delivery of online orders. Apple confirmed this decision in a statement recently.
When it was made public, the news sent Apple shares down 1.6% in New York last Monday. Yet action on these products reached a record high last week. But despite everything, the total cessation of sales of Apple Watch is not on the agenda.
Apple stated thatthere would be no impact on watches already sold to customers. And like the SE model does not have of the function of blood oxygen measurementit remains on sale and accessible to everyone in the United States.
Suspension of sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
However, sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be discontinued on the company’s online store on December 21, 2023. And this will be in effect throughout the United States. All physical points of sale from Christmas Eve are affected.
The company is still in a review period which will not end until December 25. But, Apple is taking preemptive steps to comply with the ruling if it stands.
Otherwise, the company said it would provide more information on December 25, at the end of the examination period. Until then, those who want to get their hands on the latest Apple Watches before and following the holidays in the United States will have to be patient.
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