Apple Faces Halt in Sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Due to Lawsuit

🚫Apple has been ordered to stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US due to a lawsuit filed by Masimo.

🔍The lawsuit alleges that Apple stole proprietary information by hiring former employees of Masimo.

🔧Apple is rushing to issue a software update to change the algorithm of the blood oxygen sensor in an attempt to resolve the lawsuit.

🔒If a hardware change is required, Apple may have to discontinue the affected models.

❌Apple's decision to halt sales may impact potential customers and Apple Watch gift card recipients.

What is the reason behind the halt in sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2?

—The halt in sales is due to a lawsuit filed by medical tech company Masimo, alleging that Apple stole proprietary information.

Is Apple planning to resolve the lawsuit?

—Yes, Apple is rushing to issue a software update that will change the algorithm of the blood oxygen sensor in an attempt to resolve the lawsuit.

Will there be any impact on potential customers?

—Yes, potential customers will be affected by the halt in sales, as they will not be able to purchase the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US.

What will happen if a hardware change is required?

—If a hardware change is necessary, Apple may have to discontinue the affected models.

Will Apple Watch gift cards still be valid?

—Apple Watch gift cards can still be used to purchase other Apple Watch models, but not the Series 9 or Ultra 2.

01:32Apple reached out to medical tech company Masimo to collaborate on using their blood oxygen sensors in the Apple Watch.

01:52Apple hired several employees from Masimo, including their lead chief medical officer.

02:23Apple filed patents for blood oxygen sensors in the Apple Watch series 6 using the name of one of the former employees.

02:43Masimo sued Apple in federal court for gaining access to proprietary information through the hiring of their employees.

03:36Apple won a complaint filed by Masimo with the International Trade Commission, resulting in an import ban on the Apple Watch series 9 and Ultra 2.

09:19Apple is rushing to issue a software update to change the algorithm of the blood oxygen sensor in an attempt to meet the requirements set by the International Trade Commission.

10:02If a hardware change is required, Apple may have to discontinue the affected models.

11:25The halt in sales will impact potential customers and Apple Watch gift card recipients.