New Apple Watch Ultra 2 watches on display at an Apple store.
If you were planning to buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or an Apple Watch Ultra 2 online in the US, you might need more time. Apple has quietly removed these two models from its online store as it braces for an import ban that will take effect on December 25.
Why the ban?
The ban resulted from a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) in October, which found that Apple had infringed on a patent held by Masimo. This company makes blood pulse oximeters for hospitals. The patent covers a technology that Apple uses in its smartwatches to measure blood oxygen levels, a feature that Apple claims can help detect health issues such as COVID-19 and sleep apnea.
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