Apple Halts U.S. Sales Of Apple Watch Series 9 And Ultra 2 In Days
That's right, Apple will indeed be halting sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States within the next few days. Here's a quick rundown of the situation:
**Why is this happening?**
- A patent dispute between Apple and medical technology company Masimo over the blood oxygen sensor technology used in the watches.
- The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled in October that Apple infringed on Masimo's patent, potentially leading to an import ban.
**When will sales stop?**
- Online sales through Apple.com will cease at
**3 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, December 21st**.
- In-store purchases and online order pickup at Apple retail locations will be available until
**end of day on Sunday, December 24th**.
**What does this mean for you?**
- If you're in the US and were hoping to buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2, you'll need to act fast. Stock may be limited as stores approach the sales cutoff.
- Other Apple Watch models like the SE are not affected by this dispute.
**What's next?**
- President Biden has until December 25th to review the ITC ruling and potentially veto the import ban.
- If the ban goes into effect, existing owners of the affected watches will still be able to use them, but Apple won't be able to import new ones.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions about this situation.
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