Apple’s Ingenious Move to Break Free from Apple Watch Ban Unveiled!
Apple has received approval to redesign its smartwatches to meet the US ban on the Apple Watch. a court of law imposed. The action was taken in reaction to a legal dispute between Apple and Masimo, a California-based technology firm that claimed Apple had violated its patents.
A complaint filed on Monday in federal court claims that one of Apple’s proposed restructurings is to discontinue the pulse oximeter feature of the Apple Watch. A medical scanner called a pulse oximeter gauges blood oxygen levels. Masimo’s attorney, Joseph R. McCarthy.
Masimo expressed satisfaction with Apple’s decision to remove the pulse oximetry feature, acknowledging the confidentiality of the matter. “Apple’s statement that the redesigned watch does not have pulse oximetry is a positive step for accountability,” said a Masimo spokesperson.
The legal dispute arose when Masimo successfully sued Apple for patent infringement, blocking the import of certain Apple Watch devices, such as the Series 9 and Ultra 2, on 27 December.
As of now, Apple continues to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States with the pulse oximeter feature. The company anticipates a ruling on its motion to block the ban as the appeals process unfolds, expecting a decision as early as this week.
Apple, in its appeal, argued that it could “suffer irreparable harm” if the ban remained in place during the ongoing appeals process. However, with the approved redesign workaround, Masimo’s attorney, Joseph R. Re, countered that Apple could no longer claim irreparable harm.
This development raises questions about the impact on Apple’s reputation, as the company has consistently marketed its smartwatches as life-saving devices. The dispute with Masimo poses a potential threat to the Apple Watch’s standing as the most popular watch globally.
On a preemptive note, Apple had already taken the Series 9 and Ultra 2 versions out of stock on December 18, ahead of the ban taking effect. Sales resumed shortly after the December 27 injunction temporarily lifted the import ban. The company remains committed to exploring legal and technical options to ensure the availability of its advanced watches to U.S. customers.
