Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, U.S. Customs says

[vegetassj4]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection determined on Friday that Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute with medical-monitoring technology company Masimo, according to a Monday court filing.

Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, U.S. Customs says

The import ban, issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission, applies to Apple's current Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches.

www.cnbc.com

 

[jz0309]

Apple to Remove Blood-Oxygen Tool to Avoid Ban, Masimo Says​

sorry, paywalled article link:

Apple to Pull Blood-Oxygen Tool From Watches to Avoid US Ban If Appeal Fails

Apple Inc. is planning to remove its blood-oxygen feature from its latest smartwatches — the Series 9 and Ultra 2 — to get around a US ban of the devices if an appeal of the decision fails.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[sparksd]

Yeah, sounds like a f/w change in an update to disable the functionality.

 

[xraydoc]

Guess I’m not updating my watch software anytime soon.

 

[macphoto861]

Guess I’m not updating my watch software anytime soon.

I haven’t read the article, but those who have, said that it will not affect watches that have already been sold… not sure how trustworthy that is though.

 

[sparksd]

I haven’t read the article, but those who have, said that it will not affect watches that have already been sold… not sure how trustworthy that is though.

That would be hard to do; disabling in f/w would be more straightforward and leave the door open for some kind of agreement with Masimo (royalties?) to reenable.

 

[NoBoMac]

Moving to news thread.

Apple May Sell Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches Without Blood Oxygen App in U.S. Amid Patent Dispute

Apple has readied modified Apple Watch models that "do not contain pulse oximetry functionality," medical technology company Masimo said in a document filed today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The filing, viewed by MacRumors, suggests that Apple will be removing the...

forums.macrumors.com