Apple Working on Software Fix to Avoid U.S. Apple Watch Import Ban

[macconservative]

The wincing aspect of it all is that apl knew they were infringing on Masimo’ patents when they made the watch— and as usual figured they could reconcile the issue in the courts.
Well they guessed wrong.

a number of other patents they have been able to license. Maybe they assumed they would be able to make a deal with them like they have other companies

 

[macconservative]

A non-compete agreement is between the employer and employee. If that is the case they should be suing their ex employees, not Apple. Apple was not a party to that agreement.

a lot of non competes don't hold up in court

 

[Four oF NINE]

Best Buy and Target I think still sell the 8

Doesn't the Apple Watch Ultra Gen 1 have that feature as well ?

 

[richard371]

Doesn't the Apple Watch Ultra Gen 1 have that feature as well ?

Yest but not being sold by Apple anymore.

 

[michaelsviews]

The solution for Apple is so simple. Disable the sensor for all new ones brought into the USA after Dec 25 so they can keep selling until they figure out a solution. No need to disable it for those already purchased as that would be bad PR for Apple and might lead to legal action.

Maybe maybe not. Apple's history of fixing problems is not the best when it comes to OS, IOS. We fixed all of this but in doing so we broke other things we fixed in the previous update but "We think you'll like it". IMHO Apple's quality control is horrible.

 

[richard371]

Maybe maybe not. Apple's history of fixing problems is not the best when it comes to OS, IOS. We fixed all of this but in doing so we broke other things we fixed in the previous update but "We think you'll like it". IMHO Apple's quality control is horrible.

From my exp the QC is great with Apple. I support both Mac and Dell and Dell by far the worst I've ever seen. Fisher Price.

 

[1129846]

A non-compete agreement is between the employer and employee. If that is the case they should be suing their ex employees, not Apple. Apple was not a party to that agreement.

Even if they do that. Apple is in trouble as they would of gotten ill-gotten gains out of it. It is the same as even if you unknownly bought stolen item from someone. The original owner has all rights to it back and you are out the money. Sucks for you but was never yours to begin with. On top of that Apple still has to deal with the paten issue. Having stolen IP knowingly or unknowingly does not mean they can still use it.

This goes farther as chances are Apple more than likely would of known about the non competes and knowingly encourage them to break it and cover the cost.

 

[mcled53]

Why would Mac User use a third party password "keeper" when Key Chain is available for free?

 

[bobcomer]

Why would Mac User use a third party password "keeper" when Key Chain is available for free?

Maybe they don't trust Apple with that data, but for me, I needed a cross platform "keeper". I have one keeper on all my devices, Mac, Windows, iOS, and android. It comes in quite handy!

 

[Iwavvns]

Maybe they don't trust Apple with that data, but for me, I needed a cross platform "keeper". I have one keeper on all my devices, Mac, Windows, iOS, and android. It comes in quite handy!

Same here, I want a "keeper" for more than just the iOS/iPadOS/macOS platforms. This is part of what I call my "exit strategy" if I ever need to move away from Apple devices. Everyone should have a "plan B", it protects one from manufacturer lock-in.

 

[freediverx00]

Apple better not nerf my Ultra or it will be the last Apple Watch (and maybe product) I ever buy.

I love how all these articles talk about potential software and hardware solutions to the problem while ignoring the most obvious: Apple dipping into its obscenely large resources to compensate Masimo for whatever tech they stole, and never even consider taking away functionality that their customers have already paid through the nose for.

Just to clarify, I think our entire patent system is a joke, favoring only lawyers and large corporations while stifling innovation. But so long as patents exist, Apple should be bound by the same rules as everyone else.