Apple announced on Monday (18) that it will stop sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the USA this week. There will be an online store Sales of watches will be stopped on December 21, while physical stores will be affected on December 24. Information taken from: 9to5Mac.
The decision follows the decision announced by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) in October this year. The oximeter technology of the models in question would have violated the patent of the Masimo medical company.
Source only available on latest modelsThat is, old smart watches and the Apple Watch SE model continue to be sold normally.
“The presidential review period for a U.S. International Trade Commission decision regarding a technical intellectual property dispute regarding Apple Watch devices containing oximeters is ongoing. Although the review period does not end until December 25, Apple is taking preemptive measures to comply with the decision. It has been approved,” the company told 9to5Mac. In a statement sent to.
The USITC order only affects Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sold by Apple. Therefore, partner retailers with their own inventory, such as Amazon and Best Buy, can continue to sell products as normal.
Now the case has been sent to President Joe Biden’s administration for consideration. Analysis It may take up to 60 days to occur and ends on December 25.
Apple won’t be able to import smartwatches
However, the decision also prevents Apple from importing units of the aforementioned smartwatches into the US starting December 25. This may affect the availability of the watches in the North American market.
It is worth noting that the change only affects the commercial part. Apple Watch units with oximetry that have already been sold will continue to function normally.
Additionally, the USITC decision does not interfere with the import or sale of the Apple Watch in other markets or Brazil.
Source: Tec Mundo
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